Ivory Coast defender Christ Tapé of Danish side AC Horsens is being linked with a switch to Ligue 1 club Lille, with the 20-year-old left-back’s future increasingly under scrutiny as uncertainty over his contract status raises the possibility he could move as a free agent.
Tapé, born in Séguéla on 2 March 2006 and listed at 1.88m, has emerged as one of the more intriguing young full-backs in Denmark’s 1. Division. Transfermarkt currently values him at €800k, a figure that would represent a low-cost gamble for Lille if a fee is required – or a significant coup if his deal at Horsens is close to expiry and he is able to move after his contract has expired.
The reported interest, logged on 15 June 2026 and carrying an unspecified probability (“?”), comes after a campaign in which Tapé has become a regular at left-back for Horsens, wearing the number 12 shirt. Operating primarily on the left side of defence and preferring his left foot, he has been used both in a traditional back four and in more advanced roles down the flank in Denmark’s second tier.
Horsens’ recent fixtures have only intensified the spotlight on the Ivorian. In a recent NordicBet Liga match against [opponent], played on June 15, 2026, Horsens drew [scoreline], with Tapé completing the full 90 minutes and contributing with his usual defensive work down the left and aerial presence. That outing underlined the blend of physicality and recovery pace that has caught the attention of scouts from higher-ranked European leagues.
With his current contract details at AC Horsens not publicly confirmed and no expiry date listed, Lille are monitoring whether a deal can be structured now or whether the player could soon be available as a free agent. For Tapé, a move from Denmark’s 1. Division to a club competing near the top end of Ligue 1 would mark a steep step up – one that could define the next phase of his career and accelerate his reputation as one of Ivory Coast’s emerging defensive prospects if the transfer materialises.
