Levante signs French midfielder Enzo Bardeli from Dunkerque
La Liga club Levante UD announced the signing of French midfielder Enzo Bardeli, 25, from French Ligue 2 side Dunkerque on a free transfer. Bardeli, who trained at Lille’s academy, signed a contract until June 2029. He reunites with Levante coach Luís Castro, his former manager at Dunkerque. Bardeli played 36 matches last season, scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists. The move marks his first experience abroad and is Levante’s first summer signing after securing top-flight survival.
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Enzo Bardeli Leaves Dunkerque to Join Levante, Reuniting with Former Coach Luis Castro
Enzo Bardeli, a 25-year-old midfielder, is leaving French Ligue 2 club Dunkerque at the end of his contract in June to join Spanish La Liga side Levante. The move, confirmed by Dunkerque on June 11, 2026, reunites Bardeli with Luis Castro, his former coach at Dunkerque who contributed to his development over nearly two seasons. This will be Bardeli's first experience playing abroad. He signed his first professional contract with Dunkerque after coming through the Lille youth academy. Since joining Dunkerque in 2021, Bardeli has made 152 appearances, scoring 21 goals and providing 19 assists. In the most recent season, he played 36 matches and scored 10 goals. Levante retained its place in La Liga for the upcoming season.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuEnzo Bardeli Leaves Dunkerque to Join Levante, Reunites with Former Coach Luis Castro
Enzo Bardeli, a 25-year-old midfielder, is leaving French Ligue 2 club Dunkerque at the end of his contract in June to join Spanish La Liga side Levante. The transfer, first reported by L'Équipe in late May and confirmed by Dunkerque on Thursday, marks Bardeli's first experience playing abroad. At Levante, he will reunite with Luis Castro, his former coach at Dunkerque who helped him develop over nearly two seasons. Bardeli, a product of the Lille academy, signed his first professional contract with Dunkerque in 2021. During his time with the club, he made 152 appearances, scoring 21 goals and providing 19 assists. In the most recent season, he played 36 matches and scored 10 goals.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footEnzo Bardeli Leaves Dunkerque for Levante, Reunites with Former Coach Luis Castro
Enzo Bardeli, a 25-year-old midfielder, is leaving French Ligue 2 club Dunkerque at the end of his contract in June to join Spanish La Liga side Levante. The move, confirmed by Dunkerque on Thursday and previously reported by L'Équipe in late May, marks Bardeli's first experience playing abroad. He will reunite with Luis Castro, his former coach at Dunkerque who helped him develop over nearly two seasons. Bardeli, a product of the Lille academy, signed his first professional contract with Dunkerque in 2021. He made 152 appearances for the club, scoring 21 goals and providing 19 assists, including 10 goals in 36 matches this season.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footBardeli: Castro's praise of Levante was decisive in my signing
Levante's new signing, French midfielder Enzo Bardeli, revealed that the club's Portuguese coach Luís Castro played a key role in his decision to join the Valencian team. Bardeli, 25, previously worked with Castro at Dunkerque between 2023 and 2025. Speaking to Levante's official media, Bardeli stated that Castro spoke 'very highly' of the club, emphasizing its ambition and working conditions. The midfielder joins on a free transfer, signing a contract until June 2029. He acknowledged following Levante's progress since Castro took over at Christmas and expressed excitement about meeting the fans and playing at the stadium. Bardeli, a central midfielder, came through LOSC Lille's youth system before moving to Dunkerque in 2021.
FútbolEnzo Bardeli arrives at Levante
Levante UD, after securing a miraculous survival in La Liga with an exceptional end to the 2025-2026 season, has announced its first summer signing: French midfielder Enzo Bardeli. The 25-year-old joins from Dunkerque on a free transfer after his contract expired in June. Bardeli will reunite with coach Luis Castro, whom he previously worked with in northern France. He has signed a three-season contract with the Valencia-based club, marking his debut in La Liga. The transfer was officially confirmed by Levante on June 11, 2026.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertEnzo Bardeli Becomes Levante's First Signing for Upcoming Season
Levante has announced the signing of French midfielder Enzo Bardeli, 25, as their first acquisition for the upcoming season. The club confirmed on Thursday that Bardeli has signed a contract until 2029. Bardeli expressed happiness about joining Levante and experiencing Spanish football, citing positive feedback about the club and city. He arrives from USL Dunkerke, where he played 36 matches, scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists. Bardeli was formed in the youth system of LOSC Lille and previously worked with current Levante coach Luis Castro, which influenced his decision. He acknowledged following Levante's progress since Castro's arrival and looks forward to meeting fans and playing at the stadium.
FútbolEnzo Bardeli Becomes Levante's First Summer Signing
Levante has announced the signing of French midfielder Enzo Bardeli from Dunkerque, making him the club's first acquisition for the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old, who trained at LOSC Lille's youth academy, has signed a contract until June 2029. Bardeli previously played under coach Luís Castro at Dunkerque in the French Second Division. In the past season, he played 36 matches, scoring ten goals and providing seven assists. The article also notes that this signing may lead to the departure of Pablo Martínez, whose contract expires in 19 days and has attracted interest from Getafe, Osasuna, and Sevilla.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaEnzo Bardeli Becomes Levante's First Summer Signing
Levante has announced the signing of French midfielder Enzo Bardeli from Dunkerque, making him the club's first acquisition for the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old, who trained at LOSC Lille's youth academy, has signed a contract until June 2029. Bardeli previously played under Levante coach Luis Castro at Dunkerque in the French Second Division. Last season, he played 36 matches, scoring ten goals and providing seven assists. The article also notes that the arrival of Bardeli could facilitate the departure of Pablo Martínez, whose contract expires in 19 days and has attracted interest from Getafe, Osasuna, and Sevilla.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaEnzo Bardeli Becomes Levante's First Summer Signing
Levante has announced the signing of French midfielder Enzo Bardeli from Dunkerque as their first summer acquisition. The 25-year-old central midfielder has agreed to a contract until June 2029. Bardeli previously played under Levante coach Luis Castro at Dunkerque in the French second division for two seasons. He trained at LOSC Lille's youth academy before moving to Dunkerque in 2021. Last season, he played 36 matches, scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists. The arrival may facilitate the departure of Pablo Martínez, whose contract expires in 19 days. Several La Liga clubs, including Getafe, Osasuna, and Sevilla (best positioned), are interested in signing Martínez.
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