Villarreal pursues Hicham Boudaoui from Nice as midfield target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Villarreal CF is reportedly interested in acquiring Hicham Boudaoui from OGC Nice. The Spanish club is looking to strengthen its midfield and has made inquiries about the 26-year-old Algerian international, who is under contract with Nice until June 2027 and valued at approximately €10 million. Boudaoui has become an important part of the Nice squad since joining in 2019, making 32 appearances last season and contributing one goal and two assists. He also represented Algeria in three matches during the World Cup this summer, indicating his ongoing relevance in international competitions.
- •Villarreal CF interested in Hicham Boudaoui from OGC Nice
- •Boudaoui has 34 international caps for Algeria
- •He contributed one goal and two assists last season
- •Boudaoui played in three World Cup matches this summer
- •Contract with Nice extends to June 2027, valued at €10 million
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Villarreal interested in Nice’s Hicham Boudaoui
"Villarreal CF are reportedly interested in signing OGC Nice’s Hicham Boudaoui (26), according to Foot Mercato.Looking to strengthen their midfield, the Spanish club are said to have made enquiries a...
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