Shifting to rising gems, Olivier Létang, the President of Lille OSC, made major official statements on the After Foot show, addressing the future of the newly recruited Moroccan national team midfielder, Ayyoub Bouaddi (18 years old).

​The French press, deeply shocked by Bouaddi's decision to represent Morocco over France, has officially begun referencing him as "The Moroccan National Team Player." The Lille President emphasized that Bouaddi’s contract runs until 2029, sending a calculated message to his family that staying at Lille is the absolute best choice for his development, guaranteeing him crucial Champions League minutes that elite suitors might not immediately offer.

​While Lille publicly claims they want to keep him, Létang quickly pivoted to hard transfer business: "If an exceptional offer arrives, we will discuss it. And when I say exceptional, I mean a very, very massive amount of money." While the player's current market valuation hovers around €50 million, insiders confirm that Lille will not entertain bids below €80M to €100M, especially if his value skyrockets following a strong display with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.