Issam Bouaoune, a 23-year-old French-Algerian midfielder from Chateauroux, is going to sign with AS Nancy-Lorraine in the next few hours. He joined Chateauroux in July 2025 and made 27 appearances, scoring 3 goals, during the 2025/2026 Ligue 3 season. His contract with the club was set to expire on June 30, 2026, and his current market value is €300k, according to Transfermarkt.