Boulogne lose a key player with Amine El Farissi’s move to Morocco. The 28-year-old left-back, who came through OSQ’s academy before joining Boulogne, leaves after a tough Ligue 2 season where the club sits 15th with 36 points from 34 games.

What happened?

Amine El Farissi, 28, has decided to join Morocco for the upcoming season. The left-back, who played 22 matches for Boulogne this term, departs as the club sits 15th in Ligue 2 with 36 points (9 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses). His exit comes as Boulogne, 31 points behind leaders ESTAC Troyes, eyes summer reinforcements.

The club has conceded 49 goals in 34 games, leaving them with a -15 goal difference. Their next fixture, a home clash with Saint-Étienne (3rd) on 19 February 2027, could shape their season if squad changes materialize.

Why this move matters for Boulogne

El Farissi provided defensive solidity, but his absence creates a gap. Boulogne, rebuilding under pressure, must find a replacement to shore up the left flank. The club’s 15th-place standing with 36 points from 34 games — a recent run of five losses — demands swift action in the transfer window.

What’s next?

Boulogne must finalize deals before month-end. El Farissi’s exit could fast-track talks for a new left-back. The club remains 15th in Ligue 2 with 36 points, 9 wins, 9 draws and 16 losses after 34 games, a slump (LLLLD) that leaves little room for delay.