Sevilla Allows Tanguy Nianzou to Leave on Free Transfer Amid Financial Struggles
Sevilla FC has granted French defender Tanguy Nianzou permission to find a new club, willing to let him leave on a free transfer to save the final year of his contract (expiring June 2027). Nianzou, considered a major sporting and financial failure, has missed nearly 100 games due to injuries over four seasons. His €8 million salary exceeds the combined cost of Sevilla's four summer signings. Lille (LOSC) is in advanced talks to sign him, pending rigorous medical checks due to his injury history. Sevilla hopes to negotiate a reduced severance package, with sporting director José Ignacio Navarro prioritizing this resolution.
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Lille OSC Signs Defender Tanguy Nianzou on Two-Year Deal
Lille OSC has officially announced the signing of Franco-Ivorian central defender Tanguy Nianzou from Sevilla FC on a two-year contract with an optional third year. The 24-year-old returns to Ligue 1 six years after leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Bayern Munich. Nianzou, a former France U21 international, had a mixed spell at Sevilla due to hip and hamstring injuries, playing only 62 matches in four seasons. He joins Lille to reinforce a defense that lost Chancel Mbemba and Aïssa Mandi as free agents. Nianzou is Lille's third summer signing, following winger Önel Basar and full-back Loun Srdanovic, both of whom debuted in a friendly win over La Louvière.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footLille Signs Defender Tanguy Nianzou on Two-Year Deal
Lille OSC has officially announced the signing of Franco-Ivorian central defender Tanguy Nianzou from Sevilla FC on a two-year contract with an optional third year. The 24-year-old returns to Ligue 1 six years after leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Bayern Munich. Nianzou, a former France U21 international with three caps and two goals, had a mixed spell in Andalusia due to hip and hamstring injuries, playing only 62 matches in four seasons. He joins Lille to reinforce a defense that lost Chancel Mbemba and Aïssa Mandi as free agents. Nianzou is Lille's third summer signing, following Turkish winger Önel Basar and Swiss full-back Loun Srdanovic, both of whom debuted in Lille's 3-0 friendly win over La Louvière.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footTanguy Nianzou Joins LOSC Lille, Expresses Joy and Ambition
Tanguy Nianzou, a 24-year-old central defender trained at PSG, has officially joined LOSC Lille from Sevilla, as exclusively revealed by Foot Mercato. The player expressed his joy and ambition in a club statement, stating that LOSC is the ideal club for the next step in his career. He emphasized his desire to regain full confidence, playing time, and a smile, while helping the team win. Nianzou noted that the club's president communicated clearly about a different working environment, and he is eager to meet his new teammates and supporters. This transfer marks his return to Ligue 1, the league where he was born and learned football.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertOfficial: Tanguy Nianzou Transfers from Sevilla to Lille
Sevilla and Lille have made official the transfer of French center-back Tanguy Nianzou to the French club. The deal is described as one of the most ruinous in Sevilla's history. Nianzou, who joined Sevilla from Bayern Munich in summer 2022 for €16 million, has missed two-thirds of matches due to constant muscle injuries. His salary was €8 million gross this season. Under the transfer agreement, Sevilla will pay half of Nianzou's salary and gain approximately €1 million in salary cap relief, though the club remains over the limit. Each match Nianzou played is estimated to have cost Sevilla around €1 million. The 24-year-old defender, who debuted with Paris Saint-Germain, is expected to rediscover his form at Lille. The article also notes a red card incident against Oviedo last season.
Fútbol en AS.comTanguy Nianzou Leaves Sevilla, Signs for Lille
French center-back Tanguy Nianzou has ended his four-year stint at Sevilla and signed for Lille on a two-season contract with a third optional year. The transfer, delayed by Lille's exhaustive review of Nianzou's medical history due to his long record of muscle injuries, was finalized after the player passed all tests. Sevilla, which paid around €16 million for Nianzou in 2022 from Bayern Munich, benefits from significant salary savings and freed-up registration capacity. Nianzou played 63 official matches and scored three goals for Sevilla but never fully settled due to persistent injuries. He returns to Ligue 1, where he began his career at Paris Saint-Germain's youth academy, aiming to revive his career. The move is considered one of Sevilla's most important summer departures for financial and planning reasons.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaTanguy Nianzou Leaves Sevilla, Signs for Lille After Medical Clearance
French center-back Tanguy Nianzou has ended his four-year stint at Sevilla and signed for Lille on a free transfer, with a two-season contract and a third optional year. The deal, which had been delayed due to Lille's exhaustive review of Nianzou's extensive muscle injury history, was finalized after the player passed medical tests. Sevilla benefits from significant salary savings of approximately 5.5 million euros, as Nianzou agreed to a 70% wage reduction. The 2022 signing from Bayern Munich, who cost Sevilla around 16 million euros, played only 62 official matches in four seasons due to persistent injuries. His departure frees up wage mass for Sevilla to register new signings and continue market activity. Nianzou returns to Ligue 1, where he began his career at Paris Saint-Germain's youth academy, aiming to revive his stalled career.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaTanguy Nianzou leaves Sevilla, signs for Lille on free transfer
French center-back Tanguy Nianzou has ended his four-year stint at Sevilla and signed for Lille on a free transfer. The deal, which had been delayed due to Lille's exhaustive medical review of Nianzou's extensive muscle injury history, was finalized on July 18, 2026. Nianzou returns to Ligue 1 with a two-year contract plus a third optional year. Sevilla benefits from significant salary savings of approximately 5.5 million euros, as Nianzou agreed to a 70% salary reduction. The 23-year-old arrived from Bayern Munich in 2022 for 16 million euros but managed only 62 official matches across four seasons due to persistent injuries. His departure frees up wage mass for Sevilla to register new signings and continue summer market operations.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLille Keeps Sevilla in Suspense Over Tanguy Nianzou Transfer
The future of Sevilla defender Tanguy Nianzou remains uncertain as Lille president Olivier Létang confirmed ongoing negotiations but declined to provide details. Nianzou has passed medical tests in France, but Lille is carefully analyzing medical reports due to his injury history before making a final decision, expected within the week. Sevilla's sporting director José Ignacio Navarro emphasized that nothing is finalized until signed, as the club urgently needs to offload Nianzou to free up salary cap space to register new signings. The transfer could be a permanent deal or a contract termination.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLille Keeps Sevilla in Suspense Over Tanguy Nianzou Transfer
The future of Sevilla defender Tanguy Nianzou remains uncertain as Lille president Olivier Létang confirmed ongoing negotiations but declined to provide details. Nianzou passed medical tests in France, but Lille is carefully reviewing medical reports due to his injury history before making a final decision, expected within the week. Sevilla's sporting director José Ignacio Navarro emphasized that nothing is finalized until signed, as the club urgently needs to offload Nianzou to free up salary cap space for registering new signings. The transfer could be a permanent deal or a contract termination.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLille Keeps Sevilla in Suspense Over Tanguy Nianzou Transfer
The future of Sevilla defender Tanguy Nianzou remains uncertain as Lille president Olivier Létang confirmed during the presentation of new coach Davide Ancelotti that talks are ongoing but no final decision has been made. Nianzou passed exhaustive medical tests in France, but Lille is carefully analyzing medical reports due to his injury history and the associated economic and sporting risk. Sevilla's sporting director José Ignacio Navarro acknowledged the situation is fluid and could change, emphasizing that nothing is finalized until signed. Sevilla urgently needs Nianzou's departure to free up salary cap space and register their new signings. The situation is expected to be resolved within the same week.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaNianzou's Transfer to Lille Delayed by Exhaustive Medical Exam
Sevilla defender Tanguy Nianzou traveled to France several days ago to finalize a transfer to Lille, with an economic agreement already reached between the clubs. However, the signing has not been announced as it depends on Lille's doctors approving the results of an exhaustive medical examination, particularly regarding Nianzou's hamstring muscles. The 24-year-old French defender has suffered at least ten injuries in that area since joining Sevilla in summer 2022, missing over 70 official matches. His salary of 8 million euros next year has been a burden on Sevilla's salary cap, and his transfer would free up funds to register several new signings. Sevilla appears optimistic about the deal, as newly arrived defender Arouna Sangante wore Nianzou's number 5 jersey in a recent friendly match. Lille believes a return to France can help recover the promising center-back who previously played for PSG and Bayern Munich.
Fútbol en AS.comNianzou in Talks with Lille; His Salary is Highest at Sevilla
Sevilla is close to resolving its biggest salary cap issue by offloading defender Tanguy Nianzou to Lille. According to Le Petit Lillois, Lille president Olivier Létang sees Nianzou as a market opportunity to replace departed defenders Chancel Mbemba and Aïssa Mandi. Talks are advanced, but the transfer depends on Nianzou passing a thorough medical examination due to his history of muscle injuries. Sevilla paid €16 million to Bayern Munich for Nianzou in August 2022, but his poor performance and constant physical problems made his contract unsustainable. His departure would free up nearly €12 million in salary cap space, including his €8 million gross salary and €4 million in annual amortization. Sevilla is willing to grant him a free transfer to save his last contract year. Nianzou had special permission to skip preseason to find a new club.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaNianzou negotiates with Lille; his salary is the highest at Sevilla
Sevilla is close to resolving its biggest economic problem by offloading defender Tanguy Nianzou to Lille. According to Le Petit Lillois, Lille president Olivier Létang sees Nianzou as a market opportunity to replace Chancel Mbemba and Aïssa Mandi. Nianzou, who has a history of muscle injuries, is undergoing a thorough medical examination by Lille's doctors. Sevilla paid 16 million euros to Bayern Munich for Nianzou in August 2022, but his poor performance and constant injuries made his contract unsustainable. His departure would free up nearly 12 million euros in salary cap, split between his 8 million gross salary and 4 million in annual amortization. Sevilla is willing to grant him a free transfer to save his last year of contract.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaNianzou Negotiates with Lille; His Salary is Highest at Sevilla
Sevilla is close to resolving its biggest salary cap issue by offloading defender Tanguy Nianzou to Lille. According to Le Petit Lillois, Lille president Olivier Létang sees Nianzou as a market opportunity to replace Chancel Mbemba and Aïssa Mandi. The French defender has special permission to skip preseason to facilitate a transfer. Nianzou is undergoing a thorough medical examination due to his history of muscle injuries. If completed, Sevilla would free up nearly €12 million in salary cap space, including his €8 million gross salary and €4 million annual amortization. Sevilla paid €16 million to Bayern Munich for Nianzou in August 2022, but his signing became unsustainable due to poor performance and constant injuries. Sevilla is willing to grant him a free transfer to save his last contract year.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLOSC in Advanced Talks with Sevilla FC for Tanguy Nianzou
French Ligue 1 club LOSC (Lille) is in advanced discussions with Sevilla FC and defender Tanguy Nianzou for a potential transfer. The 24-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain academy product, who left PSG for Bayern Munich six years ago, currently has one year remaining on his contract with Sevilla. The Spanish club is facing major financial difficulties and is eager to reduce its wage bill, making them willing to negotiate. LOSC is actively seeking a central defender after losing Chancel Mbemba and Aïssa Mandi during the summer transfer window. The negotiations are progressing decisively, according to sources, with Sevilla not expected to be overly demanding in terms of transfer fee.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertSevilla Grants Tanguy Nianzou Permission to Leave on Free Transfer
Sevilla has given French defender Tanguy Nianzou permission to find a new club, willing to let him leave on a free transfer to save the final year of his contract (expiring June 2027). Nianzou, considered one of the biggest sporting and financial failures in Sevilla's history, has missed nearly 100 games due to injuries over four seasons. His salary exceeds 8 million euros, more than the combined cost of Sevilla's four summer signings. A return to French football is the most likely destination, but his departure faces obstacles: clubs will demand rigorous medical checks due to his fragile physical condition, and no team is expected to match his current salary. Sevilla hopes to negotiate a reduced severance package by citing his poor performance and injury record. Sporting director José Ignacio Navarro views resolving Nianzou's contract as a top priority this transfer window.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla Clears Path for Tanguy Nianzou's Free Transfer Departure
Sevilla has given French defender Tanguy Nianzou permission to find a new club, allowing him to leave on a free transfer to ease the squad's salary cap. Nianzou, considered one of Sevilla's biggest sporting and economic failures, has missed nearly 100 matches due to injuries over four seasons. The club is willing to forgo any transfer fee to save the final year of his contract, which expires in June 2027. His salary exceeds €8 million, more than the combined cost of Sevilla's four recent signings. A return to French football is the most attractive option, but any suitor will demand an exhaustive medical examination due to his fragile physical condition. Sevilla hopes to negotiate a reduced severance package by citing his poor performance and injuries. Resolving Nianzou's contract is a priority objective for sporting director José Ignacio Navarro this summer.
LALIGA EA Sports // marca