Himad Abdelli will remember this winter of 2026 for a long time. Absent from Vladimir Petkovic’s initial list for the African Cup of Nations, the midfielder was finally called in as reinforcement after the withdrawal of Houssem Aouar. With the Greens, the SCO Angers player has already reached the quarter-finals of the tournament. He obviously hopes to win the tournament. At the same time, he also has to manage a particularly hectic winter transfer window behind the scenes. It should be remembered that his contract ends next June and that clubs interested in his services can already discuss with him.
And there are several of them in this case. It’s no secret that Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille are competing for his favors. Yesterday, we revealed to you exclusively on our site that the Algerian gives his preference to a future transfer to the Marseille city. Indeed, the project proposed by the Marseillais as well as the role which was proposed to him tipped the scales. It now remains to take the next step, namely to discuss with the SCO. Abdelli could therefore leave this winter if Angers wants to collect a check or sign this winter for an arrival on July 1st.
Angers responds for Abdelli
On the Angers side, this news did not go unnoticed. At a press conference this Thursday, Alexandre Dujeux was very surprised, as he admitted to journalists. His words are relayed by RMC Sport. “The departure of Sidiki Chérif is rather planned, which does not mean that it will happen 100%. But Himad, I’m more surprised, because we really felt an idea in him to go to the end of his contract to have a good season, to also have the choice next June. I was more or less prepared to lose an attacker. If we have to lose an extra midfielder, it’s very bad news for us.”
The Angevin coach also mentioned the potential landing points for Fennec. “Lyon and OM are two clubs that we know he really likes. He, of course, has his desires, he has his career. We also have our season to finish and he is an important player. So obviously I want him to stay. » It remains to be seen the intentions of the 26-year-old player as well as those of Marseille. In the meantime, he is focusing on CAN 2025 and the upcoming match against Nigeria.
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