The French club has identified the 22-year-old Dutch youth international as its primary target to reinforce the midfield.
Transfer Details and LOSC Lille’s Strategy
Ayyoub Bouaddi’s impending departure for the Premier League leaves a major void in the Lille squad, prompting club leadership to move quickly in the transfer market, according to Foot Mercato. To fill the vacancy, Lille has targeted Gjivai Zechiël, a 22-year-old midfielder currently playing for Eredivisie side Feyenoord Rotterdam. Lille management intends to submit a fresh formal offer to Feyenoord to finalize the acquisition.
Player Profile and Performance Metrics
Under contract with Feyenoord until 2028, Zechiël carries an estimated market valuation of €10 million on Transfermarkt. The Rotterdam native built valuable top-flight experience during a productive loan spell at Utrecht last season, where he appeared in 50 matches, scoring 10 goals and providing 10 assists, according to source reporting. That stint included a standout European performance against Olympique Lyonnais in the UEFA Europa League. The midfielder has maintained strong form at the start of the current campaign, contributing an assist against Sparta Rotterdam, a goal against Go Ahead Eagles, and a recent brace in a 5–2 victory over SC Cambuur.
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