The French club Lille continues to strongly hold on to the services of its young Moroccan star Ayoub Bouaidi, who is receiving significant interest from several European clubs during the current summer transfer window. This firm stance comes after the impressive season the player delivered, making him a target for many top clubs seeking to sign him.
On his part, Olivier Letang, the president of the French club, confirmed in press statements that Ayoub Bouaidi is not for sale, emphasizing that Lille’s management does not intend to part with its rising star unless an exceptional financial offer exceeding expectations is received.
These statements came in response to media reports suggesting the possibility of the player transferring for 50 million euros, an amount Letang considered insufficient even to open negotiation talks.
Lille left no room for doubt in its position by setting a price no less than 80 million euros to agree to any potential offer for Ayoub Bouaidi.
This price matches the record deal in the club’s history when Nicolas Pépé transferred to Arsenal in 2019, reflecting the great value Lille places on its young player.
This insistence from Lille to retain Bouaidi comes after the stunning performance of the 17-year-old player, who strongly established himself in the first team and renewed his contract until summer 2029.
Furthermore, his first call-up to represent the Moroccan national team in the 2026 World Cup finals confirms his talent and great potential, further increasing the French club’s resolve to keep him.
Current indicators clearly show that Lille’s management is betting on the player’s continuous development over the coming seasons, making his departure this summer highly unlikely unless a club submits a massive financial offer that meets the financial demands of the French club and matches its sporting ambitions.
