Olympique Lyonnais has locked down one of Ligue 1’s emerging young talents. Kaïl Boudache, a 19-year-old winger, is leaving OGC Nice for Lyon on a deal that could keep him at the club until June 2031.

The transfer takes effect on July 1, 2026, with a base contract running three years through June 2029. Club options could extend the arrangement all the way to 2031.

Who is Kaïl Boudache?

Born on June 15, 2006, in Alès, France, Boudache is a French-Algerian winger who joined Nice’s academy back in 2022. His professional debut came in January 2026 during the UEFA Europa League. By mid-2026, he had racked up 13 first-team appearances for Nice and scored one goal.

His market value sits at approximately 5 million euros according to Transfermarkt.