Medical Examination Crucial Amid Kouassi Injury History
Lille OSC are looking to strengthen their defensive tactical setup ahead of the new campaign and have targeted Sevilla center-back Tanguy Kouassi. The 24-year-old Frenchman is poised for a return to Ligue 1 after a challenging four-year stint in Spain, as initially reported by Le Petit Lillois and confirmed by French media outlets.
Kouassi originally joined the Andalusian side from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 for a substantial 16 million euro transfer fee. However, the former PSG prospect struggled to cement a regular spot in the squad, registering just 62 appearances across all competitions over four full seasons with the club.
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With his current contract running until 2027, Sevilla officials are remarkably open to facilitating the move, even considering the termination of his final year to offload his wages. This strategy allows the Spanish club to rebuild their squad while offering Lille an accessible route to secure the central defender's services.
The completion of the deal hinges heavily on a meticulous medical examination due to Kouassi's history of recurring hamstring injuries. If the medical staff gives the green light, the physical defender will provide vital depth to Lille's backline as they prepare for intensive domestic and European campaigns.