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Lille recruits Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord for 15 million euros

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Lille recruits Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord for 15 million euros

Summary

Lille announced on Monday the signing of Japan international striker Ayase Ueda from Dutch club Feyenoord. The French club completed the deal for 15 million euros. This acquisition follows Lille’s sale of Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City last week for 100 million euros. The 28-year-old Ueda recorded 25 goals in the Dutch league last season and scored twice during the World Cup. Lille continues to evaluate its roster as negotiations regarding the potential sale of Belgian striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo to Newcastle remain ongoing for a reported 65 million euros. The team is preparing for an upcoming Champions League campaign that features matches against Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Roma, and Galatasaray.

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By the Numbers

•Lille purchased Ayase Ueda for 15 million euros.
•Ayase Ueda scored 25 goals in the Dutch league last season.
•Lille sold Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City for 100 million euros.
•The club is considering a 65 million euro offer from Newcastle for Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
•Lille faces Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Roma, and Galatasaray in the Champions League.

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8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lille sign Japan striker Ueda from Feyenoord

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Days after selling wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City, French side Lille announced Monday they have recruited Japan international Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord. Lille have paid 15 million euros ($17 million) for the centre-forward after cashing in to the tune of 100 million euros by ceding the 18-year-old Moroccan Bouaddi to City last week.
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