Nice is in advanced discussions with Al-Ittihad and is close to finalizing the departure of its Algerian midfielder, Hicham Boudaoui. Discreet exchanges between the two clubs have occurred in recent days regarding the 26-year-old, who was also monitored by Saudi clubs last summer. The player, whose contract is valid until June 2027, had a strong desire to leave this summer, a desire that was also shared by the club's management. On Tuesday, he was training separately. Boudaoui is expected to leave the club seven years after his arrival from Paradou, and the sale will assist Nice in moving closer to the €70 million savings target established by its owner, Ineos. He has 36 caps for the Algerian national team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €12.00m.