Lyon are being linked with a move for Angers SCO playmaker Himad Abdelli, with the Ligue 1 side reportedly weighing up a bid for the 26-year-old attacking midfielder.
Abdelli, valued at €7.00m on Transfermarkt, is the latest name to surface in Lyon’s search for creativity between the lines, though the probability of any deal remains listed as “?” and there is no indication yet of advanced negotiations. With no contract expiry publicly stated for the Algerian-French midfielder at Angers, speculation also extends to the possibility that he could run down his deal and move on as a free agent further down the line.
Currently wearing the No 10 shirt at Angers, Abdelli has seen his market value rise sharply over the past few seasons, climbing from €4m in June 2024 to €7m by March 2025 and remaining at that level in the latest update on 15 December 2025. That trajectory reflects his growing importance at the club and helps explain why Lyon are monitoring his situation closely.
Born in Montivilliers on 17 November 1999, the 1.85m right‑footer came through the ranks at Le Havre, progressing from the club’s U19 side to the senior team in Ligue 2 before joining Angers in 2022. His experience is rooted in French football, having featured for Le Havre AC and Angers across the country’s top divisions.
Abdelli operates primarily as an attacking midfielder but is comfortable across the advanced midfield line, a versatility that would appeal to Lyon’s coaching staff as they look to refresh their options. While no fee or timetable has emerged from the current speculation, interest from a club of Lyon’s stature could mark a pivotal moment in his career, potentially offering a bigger platform in Ligue 1 if the move were to materialise.
