Lille agree deal for Denmark midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard

Lille has made a major move to strengthen its midfield. According to L'Équipe, the club has agreed with Red Bull Salzburg to bring in Maurits Kjaergaard, a 23-year-old Denmark Under-23 international.

Replacement after Bouaddi

The timing comes right after the record sale of Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) to Manchester City for €100 million on August 26, as stated in the article. With a clear need for a new midfield option, the Austrian press points to Kjaergaard as the solution—an idea confirmed by L'Équipe.

Kjaergaard was, per the report, named the Danish male talent of the year in 2022. He had been tied to Salzburg until June 30, 2028, and for Denmark’s ranks he has 19 caps and six goals. While the transfer fee hasn’t leaked yet, his market value is estimated at €8 million.

What he brings to Lille

The midfielder’s versatility is key: he can operate in central areas with a more defensive or more offensive role, and he’s also able to play on the right flank. With his arrival, he would become Lille’s fourth midfield option, after Benjamin André, Nabil Bentaleb, and Ngal'ayel Mukau, according to the text provided.

The remaining question is the final package and the official signing details. Still, as L'Équipe highlights, the groundwork between the two clubs is already done after the agreement.