Ligue 1 clubs complete multiple transfer moves on deadline day

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Ligue 1 clubs complete multiple transfer moves on deadline day
Summary

French clubs concluded their summer transfer activity on Tuesday with a flurry of late-window business. Teams across Ligue 1 finalized several high-profile departures and signings before the deadline passed. R. Strasbourg bolstered its roster with three new arrivals, including Conrad Harder, Deivid Washington, and Dário Essugo, while simultaneously offloading Ben Chilwell, Soumaïla Coulibaly, Guéla Doué, and Mathis Amougou. Elsewhere, AJ Auxerre secured Axel Lutzebek and Cameron Archer, and RC Lens brought in Jean-Clair Todibo from West Ham Utd. Other notable movement included OL Lyonnais parting ways with Malick Fofana, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Mahamadou Diawara, and Duje Ćaleta-Car. The closing of the window marks the end of the current recruitment period for all top-flight French sides as they look toward the remainder of the season.

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  • R. Strasbourg signed three players and saw four depart on deadline day.
  • OL Lyonnais finalized the exits of four players including Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
  • Jean-Clair Todibo joined RC Lens from West Ham Utd.
  • AJ Auxerre added Axel Lutzebek and Cameron Archer to its lineup.
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This time, the transfer window is closed.All day Tuesday, French clubs were involved in an intense sprint to wrap up their transfer business.Like OL and Marseille, some even waited until the very last...

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