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27-05-2025
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Jonathan David set for fresh round of Napoli talks
Jonathan David (25) has already confirmed his departure from Lille OSC, however, his next destination still remains unclear, with interest from across Europe. As reported by Fabrizio Romano earlier this month, the most concrete and advanced option for the Canada international is Napoli. Advertisement As per L'Équipe, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Juventus are all interested in a move for David, whose contract expires at the end of next month. The centre-forward has already played his final game for LOSC and has publicly confirmed his departure. It had been reported by Romano earlier in the month that Napoli were in advanced talks to sign the Canada international. Romano now adds that Napoli's offer remains the 'most important' one at his disposal. Talks between David and the recently crowned Italian champions are at an advanced stage, although an agreement on a release clause has yet to be reached. There will be a fresh round of talks this week. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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26-05-2025
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Lille president confirms Bruno Genesio's position
Lille OSC fans can rest easy knowing their popular manager will return next season. Club president Olivier Létang confirmed that Bruno Genesio would remain in his post, telling L'Équipe, 'Bruno is under contract. We're very happy. He will be our coach next season.' Lille ended the 2024-25 Ligue 1 campaign fifth in the table, one place below where they wound up finishing in the previous campaign but claiming one more point this time around. Even though he's under contract with Les Dogues until 2026, it wasn't a certainty that he'd return for the 2025-26 season. Advertisement Génésio helped them reach the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, but his side missed a chance at the quarter-finals. They squandered an early one-goal advantage in the second leg against Borussia Dortmund in a 2-1 defeat, losing that tie 3-2 on aggregate. Their top goal scorer, Jonathan David (25), along with Angel Gomes (24), Samuel Umtiti (31), and Rémy Cabella (35), will be among those leaving in the summer. While they will be in the UEFA Europa League next season, Lille finished outside a Champions League qualification place on goal difference to OGC Nice. The 58-year-old replaced Paulo Fonseca as Lille's manager in June 2024 signing a two-year contract. Prior to his appointment, he'd been out of coaching for over six months after being sacked by Stade Rennais in November 2023. GFFN | Joel Lefevre
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20-05-2025
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Angel Gomes confirms Lille departure as Marseille in race to sign Englishman
Lille OSC midfielder Angel Gomes (24) has today confirmed that he will depart at the end of his contract, bringing an end to a four-season spell that began in 2020. The 24-year-old confirmed the news via Instagram on Monday evening, just days after Jonathan David also signalled his exit from the club. 'After four unforgettable seasons in Lille, it's time for me to say goodbye,' Gomes wrote. 'This club has been more than a team — it's been my family, my home, and a place that has shaped me both on and off the pitch.' The former Manchester United academy product initially joined Lille as a free agent in the summer of 2020 following the expiry of his contract at Old Trafford. He spent his first campaign on loan at Boavista in Portugal before integrating into the LOSC first team in 2021. Over four seasons, the versatile attacking midfielder made 134 appearances across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 19 assists. According to a report from L'Équipe, Gomes is being followed by several European clubs – with fellow Ligue 1 side Marseille making contact with the Englishman. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Olympique side are well in the race to sign the midfielder, among several other clubs. GFFN | George Boxall
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18-05-2025
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Benjamin André opens door to Lille exit
It was always going to be a summer of change at Lille OSC. However, there could be even more departures than initially thought. Benjamin André (34), the club captain, has now opened the door to a potential summer exit. Many players have run down their contracts at Lille. Jonathan David will be the most high-profile departure, but the likes of Angel Gomes, Rémy Cabella, and Samuel Umtiti will also leave on free transfers. Edon Zhegrova, who wanted to leave LOSC last summer before being convinced to stay, will also be allowed to leave the club this time around. There is also the question of the managerial situation. As reported by L'Équipe on Saturday night, Bruno Genesio could leave the club amid frustration with the internal workings of the club and the management of contract situations. André's contract situation is also a topic. His current deal expires at the end of next season, however, he could yet depart this summer, too. 'Of course, we'll sit down and talk, because there is the age, the risk of being at the end of a cycle at a moment in time. Lots of players that have been here to a while are leaving, it feels like a page is turning. We'll sit down and see what don't parties want to do,' began André, the subject of interest from Qatar last summer. During his mixed zone interview, he added, 'I want to play, to have fun. I train as if I were 20 years old and I will always do that, no matter what happens.' GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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18-05-2025
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Bruno Genesio could leave Lille
It has been a season of highs and lows at Lille OSC. There were the results in the UEFA Champions League 'League Phase', notably the win against Real Madrid, that was a particular high point. However, there were lows too, such as the defeat to Borussia Dortmund, which saw them exit from the competition. It is also a season that ends without qualification for next season's Champions League. Despite a win on the final day of the season, OGC Nice's victory over Stade Brestois means that LOSC only finished fifth. They will therefore play in the Europa League next season. Advertisement Whether Bruno Genesio will be on the sidelines is another question entirely, with L'Équipe casting doubt over his future. The former Stade Rennais manager arrived last summer, replacing Paulo Fonseca. L'Équipe understands that he doesn't have an 'ideal' professional relationship with president Olivier Létang. There is also frustration about the transfer window dealings and the management of contract situations. Chuba Akpom was the only arrival in January, whilst Jonathan David, Angel Gomes, Rémy Cabella, and Samuel Umtiti will all leave on free transfers. Unconsulted in the recruitment process, Genesio could exit Lille before the start of the next campaign. In order to remain, there needs to a clarification of the internal workings of the club. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
