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Lille OSC states Alexsandro's departure not an option despite Ipswich interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Lille OSC states Alexsandro's departure not an option despite Ipswich interest

Summary

Lille OSC has confirmed they wish to retain defender Alexsandro amid interest from Ipswich Town. The club stated they have not received any offers for the 26-year-old Brazilian and emphasized internally that his departure is 'not an option.' Alexsandro has struggled with injuries, participating in only 11 matches this season after a quadriceps injury. With a contract lasting until 2028, he will continue under new manager Davide Ancelotti, who he previously played alongside for Brazil.

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Key Details

•Lille OSC wants to keep Alexsandro this summer.
•Ipswich Town is reportedly interested in the defender.
•Alexsandro is under contract with Lille until 2028.
•He has only made 11 appearances this season due to injury.
•Davide Ancelotti is the new manager at Lille.

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4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ipswich Town target Alexsandro’s departure ‘not an option’ for Lille

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Lille OSC would like to keep Alexsandro (26) this summer, according to reports in L’Équipe.When contacted by the French daily, the club reportedly stated that it had not been approached by “any c...
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