Villarreal eye Marseille midfielder Bilal Nadir in potential La Liga move
Villarreal are being linked with a move for Marseille’s central midfielder Bilal Nadir, with the 22‑year‑old reportedly attracting interest from the La Liga club as his future in France remains uncertain.
The Morocco‑ and France‑eligible left‑footer, who wears number 26 for Marseille, currently has a market value of €9.00m, according to Transfermarkt, a figure likely to frame any negotiations. With no public information on a contract end date at the Ligue 1 side, speculation has included talk that Nadir could eventually run down his deal and become a free agent if fresh terms are not agreed, adding another layer to Villarreal’s monitoring of the situation. No fee, structure or probability of the move has yet been reported, with the likelihood of a deal still listed as “?” in the latest data.
Born in Nice on 28 November 2003 and standing at 1.79m, Nadir came through the ranks at OGC Nice, featuring for their U19s before switching to Marseille’s B team in July 2021. He was promoted to the first team in July 2023 and has since been developed in his preferred central midfield role, operating primarily in Ligue 1.
A recent spike in his valuation – rising from €500,000 in early 2024 to €9.00m by late 2025 – reflects his growing prominence at Marseille. That surge has coincided with increased minutes and stronger performances, although detailed statistics from specific matches beyond the domestic campaign are not listed in the provided data.
Nadir’s dual Moroccan and French nationality gives him flexibility at international level, while a move to Spain would expose him to a second top‑five European league after Ligue 1. Should the transfer to Villarreal materialise, it would mark a significant step in his career trajectory and could define his reputation as one of the emerging central midfielders of his generation.
