Key Takeaways
- Kail Boudache will leave OGC Nice to join Olympique Lyonnais this summer
- The 19-year-old forward rejected a professional contract due to worries about Nice’s future
- He will sign a three-year deal with Lyon that could extend to five years
Teenage forward Kail Boudache is set to swap the Allianz Riviera for the Groupama Stadium. The 19-year-old has decided against signing his first professional deal with OGC Nice. Instead, he will move to rivals Olympique Lyonnais at the end of the season.
The young striker broke into the senior side after Claude Puel took charge in December. He has made 15 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice. Most of these matches came from the substitute bench. His performances impressed coaches and fans alike.
Nice tried to secure Boudache’s future with a professional contract. However, talks broke down because of uncertainty at the club. The team faces a possible drop from Ligue 1. The club is also up for sale. These factors pushed the player towards the exit.
Lyon have won the race for his signature. The player will put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Ligue 1 outfit. The agreement includes an option to extend for two further years.