French Ligue 1 Transfers in 2026/27 Season Football

Dutch midfielder Branco van den Boomen on a free transfer from Ajax;
Central African forward Usman Simbakoli from RWDM Brussels for a fee of 0.2m;
Midfielder Anthony Bermont on loan from Lens;
Portuguese goalkeeper Anthony Lopes on a free transfer from Nantes.

Abdoulaye Bamba (D, retired); Florent Hanin (D); Pierrick Capelle (M, retired); Sidiki Cherif (F, 18m, Fenerbahce).

Defender Sekou Fofana from Lausanne for a fee of 1.3m;
Mauritanian goalkeeper Mamadou Diop from Grenoble for a fee of 2m;
Belgian midfielder Arthur Piedfort from Westerlo for a fee of 5.5m;
Cameroonian midfielder Danny Namaso from Porto for a fee of 5m;
Chinese forward Xiangxin Wei from MZ Hakka.

Saad Agouzoul (D); Gideon Mensah (D, free, Koln); Tom Negrel (G); Nathan Buayi-Kiala (M); Paul Joly (D, 1.2m, Kaiserslautern).

Goalkeeper Noe Poillion on a free transfer from Metz.

Saliou Diop (F, free, Akademisk); Daouda Guindo (D, free, Reims).

Japanese midfielder Kaito Mizuta on a free transfer from RW Essen.

Loic Nego (D, free, Omonia Nicosia); Abdoulaye Toure (M); Gautier Lloris (D); Yassine Kechta (M); Etienne Youte Kinkoue (D); Issa Soumare (M, free, Rennes); Arouna Sangante (D, free, Sevilla); Kenny Quetant (F, free, Werder); Sofiane Boufal (M).

Central African forward Louis Mafouta from Guingamp;
Algerian midfielder Billal Brahimi on a free transfer from Santos.

Izhak Hammoudi (M, loan, Bourges); Anthony Ribelin (D, free, Amiens); Baptiste Guillaume (F); Mathis Hamdi (D, free, QRM); Taylor Luvambo (M, free, Arges).

Midfielder Michael Cuisance from Hertha for a fee of 3.5m;
Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid from Roma for a fee of 3.5m.

Angelo Fulgini (M, free, Al-Khaleej); Fode Sylla (M, Sion); Mathieu Gorgelin (G); Regis Gurtner (G); Malang Sarr (D); Yannick Pandor (G, Amiens); Anthony Bermont (M, loan, Angers); Kembo Diliwidi (M, Dender); Allan Saint-Maximin (M); Adrien Thomasson (M, free, Rennes); Anass Zaroury (M, 2.7m, Panathinaikos); Facundo Medina (D, 18m, Marseille); Wesley Said (F).

Turkish midfielder Basar Onal from Nijmegen NEC for a fee of 13m;
Swiss defender Loun Srdanovic from Servette for a fee of 3m.

Aissa Mandi (D); Chancel Mbemba (D); Nabil Bentaleb (M); Rafael Fernandes (D, loan, Maritimo); Marc-Aurele Caillard (G); Thomas Meunier (D).

Midfielder Gabin Bernardeau from Nice for a fee of 1m;
Defender Alec Georgen on a free transfer from USL Dunkerque.

Laurent Abergel (M, free, Nice); Darlin Yongwa (D); Bamba Dieng (F); Igor Silva (D); Sambou Soumano (F, free, Reims).

Burkinese defender Mohamed Ouedraogo from Altach for a fee of 2.2m;
Belgian midfielder Julien Duranville from Dortmund for a fee of 5m;
Danish midfielder Mads Bidstrup from Salzburg for a fee of 11m;
Algerian midfielder Kail Boudache on a free transfer from Nice;
Defender Noham Kamara from PSG for a fee of 4.1m.

Rachid Ghezzal (M); Afonso Moreira (M, 30m, Bayer Leverkusen); Martin Satriano (F, 6.5m, Getafe).

Argentinian defender Facundo Medina from Lens for a fee of 18m;
Ivorian midfielder Hamed Traore from Bournemouth for a fee of 7.7m;
American midfielder Timothy Weah from Juventus for a fee of 14m.

Bilal Nadir (M).

Senegalese defender Sadibou Sane from Metz for a fee of 7m;
Midfielder Mathys Detourbet on loan from Manchester City;
Spanish midfielder Ansu Fati from Barcelona for a fee of 11m;
Portuguese defender Nazinho from Cercle Brugge for a fee of 5m.

Kassoum Ouattara (D, 8m, Besiktas); Caio Henrique (D, 11m, Ajax); Krepin Diatta (M).

Midfielder Laurent Abergel on a free transfer from Lorient.

Gabin Bernardeau (M, 1m, Lorient); Aliou Balde (M, St Gallen); Bartosz Zelazowski (G); Maxime Dupe (G, free, Nantes); Tanguy Ndombele (M); Charles Vanhoutte (M, 5.5m, Feyenoord); Jeremie Boga (M, 4.8m, Juventus); Kail Boudache (M, free, Lyon); Dante (D, retired).

Ivorian midfielder Patrick Zabi from Reims for a fee of 25m.

Gabriel Oualengbe (M); Julien Lopez (M, free, Cannes); Lamine Gueye (M); Pierre-Yves Hamel (F); Remy Riou (G); Sofiane Alakouch (D); Timothee Kolodziejczak (D).

Italian goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni on a free transfer from Milan Futuro.

Gabriel Moscardo (M, loan, Espanyol); Renato Marin (G, loan, Nacional Funchal); Goncalo Ramos (F, 74m, Milan); Noham Kamara (D, 4.1m, Lyon).

American defender Bryan Reynolds from Westerlo for a fee of 4.6m;
Spanish forward Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for a fee of 22m;
Midfielder Arnaud Nordin from Mainz for a fee of 2.2m;
Goalkeeper Nicolas Lemaitre on a free transfer from Troyes;
Portuguese defender Goncalo Oliveira from Benfica for a fee of 3.5m;
Senegalese midfielder Issa Soumare on a free transfer from Le Havre;
Midfielder Adrien Thomasson on a free transfer from Lens.

Paolo Limon (M, loan, Villefranche); Mathys Silistrie (G, loan, QRM); Hans Hateboer (D); Albert Gronbaek (M, 4.7m, Hamburger SV); Jeremy Jacquet (D, 64m, Liverpool).

Argentinian defender Mateo Del Blanco from Union Santa Fe for a fee of 2.5m;
Polish goalkeeper Milosz Piekutowski on a free transfer from Jagiellonia;
Swedish midfielder Benjamin Brantlind from Goteborg for a fee of 1m;
Portuguese midfielder Diogo Sousa from Guimaraes for a fee of 10m.

Karl-Johan Johnsson (G); Stefan Bajic (G, free, Alem. Aachen); Emmanuel Emegha (F, Chelsea).

Ivorian defender Christ Tape from Horsens for a fee of 2.5m;
Defender Ismail Diallo on a free transfer from Dijon.

Emersonn (F, 28m, Ipswich Town); Djibril Sidibe (D); Edhy Zuliani (M, Venlo); Alex Dominguez (G, free, Ponferradina); Frank Magri (F); Kjetil Haug (G, free, Go Ahead Eagles); Warren Kamanzi (D).

Yasser Larouci (D); Mounaim El Idrissy (F); Xavier Chavalerin (M); Mathys Detourbet (M, 25m, Manchester City); Nicolas Lemaitre (G, free, Rennes).

IN: Goduine Koyalipou (F); Branco van den Boomen (M).

OUT: Himad Abdelli (M, 2.8m); Sidiki Cherif (F, 4m); Jim Allevinah (M); Justin Kalumba (M).

IN: Bryan Okoh (D, 2.6m); Romain Faivre (M); Naouirou Ahamada (M).

OUT: Rudy Matondo (M, 15m).

OUT: Julien Le Cardinal (D, 1.5m); Justin Bourgault (D).

IN: Lucas Gourna-Douath (M); Sofiane Boufal (M); Timothee Pembele (D).

OUT: Elysee Logbo (F); Thomas Delaine (D); Younes Namli (M).

IN: Allan Saint-Maximin (M); Arthur Masuaku (D); Mathieu Gorgelin (G); Amadou Haidara (M, 2m).

OUT: Jeremy Agbonifo (M); Jhoanner Chavez (D); Morgan Guilavogui (M, 5m); Goduine Koyalipou (F); Martin Satriano (F, 5m); Hamzat Ojediran (M, 3m); Deiver Machado (D, 0.5m).

IN: Gaetan Perrin (M, 5m); Noah Edjouma (M, 5m).

OUT: Andre Gomes (M); Ugo Raghouber (M); Ignacio Miramon (M); Vincent Burlet (D).

OUT: Joel Mvuka (M).

IN: Noham Kamara (D); Roman Yaremchuk (F, 1.5m); Noah Nartey (M, 7.5m); Martin Satriano (F, 5m); Endrick (F).

OUT: Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez (F); Enzo Molebe (F); Martin Satriano (F); Teo Barisic (D, 0.4m); Sael Kumbedi (D, 6m).

IN: Himad Abdelli (M, 2.8m); Tochukwu Nnadi (M, 6m); Ethan Nwaneri (M, 1.5m); Quinten Timber (M, 4.5m).

OUT: Amir Murillo (D, 5m); Angel Gomes (M, 1m); Darryl Bakola (M, 10m); Ismael Kone (M, 10m); Ulisses Garcia (D); Neal Maupay (F); Ruben Blanco (G); Pol Lirola (D); Robinio Vaz (F, 22m).

IN: Bouna Sarr (D); Giorgi Kvilitaia (F); Lucas Michal (M).

OUT: Cheikh Sabaly (M, 1m); Malick Mbaye (M, 0.2m); Ibou Sane (F); Morgan Bokele (M); Brian Madjo (F, 12m).

IN: Simon Adingra (M, 1m); Wout Faes (D).

OUT: George Ilenikhena (F, 33m); Lucas Michal (M).

IN: Abakar Sylla (D); Mohamed Kaba (M, 0.5m); Frederic Guilbert (D); Ali Youssif (D, 0.5m); Ibrahima Sissoko (M, 2m); Remy Cabella (M); Deiver Machado (D, 0.5m).

OUT: Hyeok-kyu Kwon (M); Yassine Benhattab (M).

IN: Elye Wahi (F, 1.5m).

OUT: Victor Orakpo (F); Jeremie Boga (M); Terem Moffi (F); Bernard Nguene (F); Mattia Viti (D).

IN: Rudy Matondo (M, 15m); Ciro Immobile (F); Diego Coppola (D); Marshall Munetsi (M); Luca Koleosho (M).

OUT: Nouha Dicko (F); Yoan Kore (D); Lohann Doucet (M); Mathys Tourraine (D).

IN: Dro Fernandez (M, 8.2m).

OUT: Noham Kamara (D); Yoram Zague (D).

IN: Arnaud Nordin (M, 1m); Yassir Zabiri (F, 10m); Sebastian Szymanski (M, 9.5m).

OUT: Warmed Omari (D, 2m); Kader Meite (F, 30m); Seko Fofana (M); Leo Ostigard (D, 2.5m); Albert Gronbaek (M); Andres Gomez (M, 4.5m); Gauthier Gallon (G).

IN: Aaron Anselmino (D); David Datro Fofana (F); Gessime Yassine (M, 7m).

OUT: Rayane Messi (M); Abakar Sylla (D); Saidou Sow (D); Milos Lukovic (F); Rabby Nzingoula (M); Felix Lemarechal (M, 6.5m); Eduard Sobol (D); Pape Demba Diop (M).

IN: Jacen Russell-Rowe (F, 2.1m); Pape Demba Diop (M).

OUT: Said Hamulic (F); Noah Edjouma (M, 5m); Niklas Schmidt (M).

9.7.26 Lille

Lille have completed the signing of Turkish attacker Basar Onal from NEC Nijmegen on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old arrives after a productive season in the Netherlands, where he recorded nine goals and nine assists in 34 appearances, and is expected to develop into a larger role on Lille's left side.

6.7.26 Rennes

Forward Eliezer Mayenda has completed a move from Sunderland to Rennes, signing a contract with the French club until 2031. The 21-year-old leaves after scoring two goals in 20 appearances for Sunderland last season and will look to earn a bigger role at Rennes, where he faces competition for a starting spot.

27.6.26 Lens

Lens have signed midfielder Michael Cuisance from Hertha for a reported €5 million, with the 26-year-old agreeing to a four-year contract through 2030. The former Marseille player becomes Lens' first summer signing under coach Dino Toppmoller and is expected to replace Adrien Thomasson in midfield as the club prepares for next season's UEFA Champions League.

25.6.26 Strasb.

Diogo Sousa has completed a transfer from Vitoria to Strasbourg Alsace, signing a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 side. The Portugal Under-21 international emerged from Vitoria's academy and became a key player last season. The transfer fee is reported to be around €10 million. Strasbourg remain without a head coach following the departure of Gary O'Neil to Ipswich Town, but the club is expected to appoint a new manager within the next 10 days.

21.6.26 Rennes

Goncalo Oliveira has completed a move from Benfica to Stade Rennais. The 19-year-old defender signed a contract until 2031, with Rennes reportedly paying €3.5 million for the highly rated prospect. Oliveira has represented Portugal national under-21 football team. Benfica are reported to have secured a buy-back option as part of the deal.

11.6.26 Lyon

Olympique Lyonnais have signed defender Noham Kamara on a permanent deal from Paris Saint-Germain. The 19-year-old initially joined Lyon on loan during the winter transfer window, with the agreement including a purchase option. Kamara has now signed a contract through the 2029-30 season after making two Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon. The reported transfer fee is €4.1 million, with up to €2 million in potential bonuses.

2.6.26 Monaco

Once regarded as one of Barcelona's brightest academy prospects, Ansu Fati is reportedly set for a permanent move to AS Monaco after a successful loan spell. Fati struggled to secure a consistent role at Barcelona and spent recent seasons on loan, first with Brighton & Hove Albion and then Monaco. After scoring 12 goals during his time in France, Monaco have reportedly decided to trigger an option to buy, with the deal expected to be worth €11 million.

2.2.26 Paris

Paris FC have confirmed the signing of highly rated 17-year-old Rudy Matondo from AJ Auxerre. A product of Auxerre's academy, Matondo made his senior debut last season and featured five times as the club finished 11th in Ligue 1. He became a more regular presence this campaign, making 17 first-team appearances across all competitions, including the Coupe de France, despite Auxerre struggling near the bottom of the table.

27.1.26 PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of 18-year-old Spanish midfielder Dro Fernandez on a contract running until 2030. Fernandez joins the French champions as part of the club's continued emphasis on youth development and long-term squad building.

24.1.26 Marseille

Quinten Timber has joined Olympique de Marseille from Feyenoord on a contract running until 2030, with the Netherlands international arriving for a nominal fee as his deal in the Eredivisie neared expiry. The 24-year-old midfielder has four goals and four assists this season.

23.1.26 Rennes

Rennes have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Sebastian Szymanski from Fenerbahce on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with the transfer reportedly worth €10 million. The 26-year-old Poland international has earned 50 caps. Szymanski arrives as Rennes push for European qualification, with the club currently sitting sixth in the table.

20.1.26 Lyon

Highly rated Danish midfielder Noah Nartey has transferred from Brondby to Lyon, signing a contract through 2030 as the club continues to invest in young, high-potential talent.