Le Havre AC have officially confirmed the signing of Sofiane Boufal, the 32-year-old Moroccan midfielder, marking his return to Ligue 1 after leaving Union Saint-Gilloise. His contract runs through the 2025-2026 season, with an option until June 2026 per L’Équipe.
Why is this transfer significant for Le Havre AC?
The Normandy club, who finished 14th in the final 2025 Ligue 1 table with 29 points (6 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses in 29 games), are banking on Boufal’s experience to revitalise their attack. With 24 goals scored and 37 conceded (-13 goal difference), Le Havre AC need creativity and versatility-qualities Boufal has shown in Ligue 1, the Premier League, La Liga, and the Belgian Pro League.
What is Sofiane Boufal’s career path?
Boufal began his professional career at Angers SCO before shining at Lille OSC, earning a move to Southampton in 2016. He later played for Celta Vigo, Al-Rayyan (Qatar), and Union Saint-Gilloise. A Morocco international with 46 caps, he was instrumental in Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup run, reaching the semi-finals.
What can Le Havre AC expect from him?
With 99 Ligue 1 appearances under his belt, Boufal knows French football inside out. His dribbling, vision, and experience make him a key asset for Le Havre AC, who are fighting to secure their Ligue 1 status. His arrival could also inspire a team seeking stability after a tough 2025 campaign, finishing 34 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
