Hicham Boudaoui: Olympiacos linked with Nice midfielder

Algeria midfielder Hicham Boudaoui is the subject of a reported move from Nice to Olympiacos, with the Greek club exploring a possible transfer for the 27-year-old.

Boudaoui has made six Ligue 1 appearances for Nice this season, playing 412 minutes without scoring or providing an assist. He has started 40% of the club’s possible league matches and has featured in 46% of their available minutes.

The central midfielder joined Nice from Algerian club Paradou AC in September 2019 in a deal worth €4m. He has since remained with the French club and is under contract until 30 June 2027, meaning Nice are not facing an immediate need to release him for nothing.

Boudaoui also appeared three times for Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, although he did not register a goal or assist during the tournament. He was part of Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad in 2019.

Olympiacos currently compete in Greece’s Super League 1, while Nice play in Ligue 1. The proposed move remains at the rumour stage, with no transfer fee or agreement reported.