French Ligue 1 2026/2027 Soccer / Football

17.7.26 Paris: Transfers

Brighton defender Diego Coppola has completed a permanent move to Paris after a successful loan spell during the second half of last season. The 22-year-old, who made nine appearances for Brighton after joining from Hellas Verona in 2025, leaves with the club's support as he pursues regular first-team football in France.

13.7.26 Strasbourg

Strasbourg have named Hugo Oliveira as their new head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Gary O'Neil after his departure to Ipswich Town. Oliveira joins from Famalicao, where he impressed with a fifth-place finish in Portugal and built a reputation for an attacking, high-pressing style of play.

9.7.26 Lille: Transfers

Lille have completed the signing of Turkish attacker Basar Onal from NEC Nijmegen on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old arrives after a productive season in the Netherlands, where he recorded nine goals and nine assists in 34 appearances, and is expected to develop into a larger role on Lille's left side.

6.7.26 Rennes: Transfers

Forward Eliezer Mayenda has completed a move from Sunderland to Rennes, signing a contract with the French club until 2031. The 21-year-old leaves after scoring two goals in 20 appearances for Sunderland last season and will look to earn a bigger role at Rennes, where he faces competition for a starting spot.

2.7.26 Marseille

Marseille have named Bruno Genesio as their new head coach after a disappointing season that saw the club miss out on Champions League qualification and undergo major upheaval. Genesio replaces Habib Beye and takes charge as the French club looks to rebuild following managerial changes, executive turnover, fan protests and financial sanctions.

1.7.26 Lyon: Injuries

Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Khalis Merah is expected to miss around a month after suffering a sprained ankle in a training collision. The 19-year-old could be unavailable for Lyon's Champions League third qualifying round first leg in early August. The injury is a setback for the promising French Under-20 international, who impressed with 32 first-team appearances last season and is under contract with the club until 2029.

27.6.26 Lens: Transfers

Lens have signed midfielder Michael Cuisance from Hertha for a reported €5 million, with the 26-year-old agreeing to a four-year contract through 2030. The former Marseille player becomes Lens' first summer signing under coach Dino Toppmoller and is expected to replace Adrien Thomasson in midfield as the club prepares for next season's UEFA Champions League.