After Bouaddi, Lille Turn to the Netherlands for Their Next Midfielder
As Ayyoub Bouaddi edges closer to Manchester City, Lille have identified his replacement: Gjivai Zechiël, a 22-year-old Dutch midfielder at Feyenoord Rotterdam, who is reported to have already agreed to join the French club, pending a formal offer.
As Ayyoub Bouaddi edges closer to Manchester City, Lille have already begun working on his replacement, reportedly zeroing in on a priority target: Gjivai Zechiël of Feyenoord Rotterdam.
Who is Lille's new target?
The 22-year-old Zechiël is a Dutch midfielder (1.80m) with 10 caps and 4 goals for the Netherlands' youth national team. After a strong loan spell at Utrecht last season (50 matches, 10 goals, 10 assists), he has continued to impress this season with Feyenoord, recently scoring a brace against Cambuur.
According to reports, the player has already given his agreement in principle to join Lille, who plan to submit a formal offer to his club. He is valued at around €10 million, and remains under contract with Feyenoord until 2028. The Dutch club needs to trim its squad this summer, which could facilitate his departure.
Key takeaways
- The transfer is not yet official: Lille still need to submit a formal bid to Feyenoord.
- Gjivai Zechiël is a 22-year-old Dutch midfielder under contract with Feyenoord until 2028.
- The interest comes as Ayyoub Bouaddi edges closer to a move to Manchester City.
