Algerian-French playmaker Himad Abdelli is being linked with a move from Angers SCO to Ligue 1 rivals Marseille, according to the latest transfer listings.
The 26-year-old attacking midfielder, currently valued at €7.00m on Transfermarkt, has emerged as a possible target for Marseille as they look to add creativity between the lines. The rumour, logged on 23 December 2025, lists the move as a potential transfer with the probability of completion marked as “?” and no indication yet of any agreed fee or contract terms.
Abdelli, who wears the No 10 shirt for Angers, has seen his market value rise steadily in recent seasons, reflecting his growing influence. Having joined Angers from Le Havre AC in 2022, he has developed into one of the side’s key attacking options. With no contract expiry date stated in the available data, observers have also noted the possibility that uncertainty over his current deal could, in time, open the door to him becoming a free agent if no extension is agreed.
Born in Montivilliers on 17 November 1999, Abdelli holds both Algerian and French nationality and is predominantly right-footed. Standing at 1.85m, he offers a blend of physical presence and technical ability in the No 10 role. His senior career began at Le Havre, where he progressed from the club’s U19s into the first team in Ligue 2 before earning his move to Angers.
The trajectory of his market value – climbing from around €1.2m at Angers in late 2022 to €7.00m by December 2025 – underlines how his performances have been perceived across France. Marseille, long known for targeting emerging talents from within Ligue 1, are therefore unsurprising suitors.
Should the move materialise, it would mark a significant step in Abdelli’s career, offering a higher-profile platform and potentially reshaping his reputation as one of the more intriguing attacking midfielders in French football.
