Olympique de Marseille captivated by Hicham Boudaoui

Hicham Boudaoui appeals to Marseille

Africa 21 February 2026 at 02:00

Olympique de Marseille is already looking ahead to the next transfer window and is closely monitoring the situation of Hicham Boudaoui. The OGC Nice midfielder, under contract until 2027, will enter the final year of his deal in the summer of 2026—a scenario that could prompt Les Aiglons to consider a sale to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

In Marseille, Boudaoui's profile is winning fans thanks to his ability to anchor the midfield and consistently put in hard shifts. The negotiations could be eased by a notable relational factor: Classico agency, which represents Boudaoui and already has strong ties with the Phocaean club.

The financial aspect remains to be resolved. Nice reportedly values the Algerian international at around €30 million, while Galatasaray is also closely tracking the situation.

🚨 OM is closely following Hicham Boudaoui!

The Phocaean club is interested in the Algerian midfielder, who will be a year away from the end of his contract in 2026. Nice is considering a sale to avoid a free departure in 2027, which opens the door for Olympique de Marseille, who are very attentive to the matter.

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