After a solid debut season in Ligue 1 with RC Lens, Ismaëlo Ganiou is attracting plenty of interest at just 21 years old.
Initially a substitute until November, Ganiou then earned a starting spot and never gave it up throughout the 2025-2026 season.
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The central defender played a total of 23 matches in Ligue 1scoring three goals. In his position, he has already shown notable maturity and impressive solidity. After being sent off at Auxerre in early October, the Lille native learned from his mistakes and has become a very composed defender.
Valued at 20 million euros at just 21, Ganiou is clearly one of the brightest prospects for the Sang et Or and could already be on the move during the 2026 summer transfer window.
Ganiou already in demand
According to our information, Borussia Dortmund is keeping a close eye on him, as the German club has already recruited from Ligue 1 for its defense in recent years. Joane Gadou has even joined BVB before the transfer window officially opened. RB Salzburg sold their player for 19.5 million euros.
That’s not all, as Ismaëlo Ganiou is also being targeted by the Premier Leaguewhere several clubs could afford to sign him given their budgets. A youth international with the France national team, Ganiou is definitely a player to watch in the coming months, whether he stays at Lens or moves elsewhere.
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