Himad Abdelli has completed a permanent move from Angers SCO to Olympique Marseille, sealing a switch within Ligue 1 for a reported fee of €2.75m. The attacking midfielder joins Marseille with a current market value listed at €7.00m and will begin his contract on 2026-02-02, running until 2026-06-30.
The 26-year-old arrives at the Vélodrome as a fully confirmed signing, ending his spell at Angers and reinforcing Marseille’s options in the central attacking midfield role. Registered to wear the number 8 shirt at his new club, Abdelli will continue to operate primarily behind the striker, offering creativity and forward thrust in the final third.
Abdelli’s move keeps him in France’s top flight, with both Angers and Marseille competing in Ligue 1 at the time of the transfer. The deal formalises the progression of a player who has steadily climbed through French football, and removes any immediate prospect of him becoming a free agent, as his short-term contract in Marseille is now guaranteed through to 2026-06-30.
Born in Montivilliers, the right-footed playmaker stands 1.85m tall and holds dual nationality with Algeria and France. His profile has grown season by season, reflected in his market value trajectory: from €400k as a teenager to the €7.00m valuation reached in the final year of his Angers spell. That rise mirrors his development since moving from Le Havre AC to Angers SCO in 2022, having previously stepped up from AC Le Havre U19 to Le Havre’s senior side in early 2019.
At Angers, Abdelli established himself as an attacking midfielder capable of influencing play between the lines, which ultimately attracted interest from a club of Marseille’s stature. The move marks his second major transfer in the professional ranks after his earlier switch from Le Havre, and keeps him within the same domestic league structure he has known throughout his senior career.
The transfer also continues a broader trend of Ligue 1 clubs investing in players with dual national profiles and experience in French development systems. Abdelli’s combination of Algerian and French nationality gives Marseille a player with potential appeal to fan bases in both countries, and positions him for future international recognition should his performances at club level justify it.
For Abdelli, the confirmed move to Marseille represents a significant step in his career pathway. Remaining in Ligue 1 while joining one of France’s traditionally biggest clubs offers a larger platform and higher expectations. How he adapts to the increased pressure and visibility over the course of his contract through to 2026-06-30 will go a long way to defining the next phase of his trajectory, and could prove decisive in shaping both his reputation and his long-term prospects at the top level.
