Lilian Brassier: Bologna linked with Stade Brestois centre-back

Lilian Brassier, the French-Togolese centre-back at Stade Brestois, has been linked with a move to Bologna in a rumour connecting Ligue 1 and Serie A clubs.

Brassier is 26 and remains under contract with Brest until 30 June 2029. The defender’s current market value is listed at €12m, a figure that provides an indication of his standing as Bologna consider a potential move.

The reported interest places Brassier’s current club and Bologna in the same transfer discussion as the Italian side assess defensive options ahead of the new season. No transfer has been confirmed, and the available information does not include a fee, agreement or probability of the deal being completed.

Brassier’s profile is defined by his role at centre-back and his dual French and Togolese nationality. Brest compete in France’s top flight, while Bologna play in Serie A, giving the proposed move a clear domestic and international dimension.

The link was recorded on 4 August 2026, with Brassier still contracted to Stade Brestois for almost three further seasons.