It is undoubtedly one of the greatest revelations of the season in Ligue 1. At only 21 years old, Matias Fernandez-Pardo literally burst into the limelight in the Mastiff jersey. Arriving just two years ago from La Gantoise for a check for 11.5 million euros, the player has taken on an exceptional dimension this season under the orders of a demanding Bruno Genesio, but also very protective of his young attacker.
Spectacular on the ball, endowed with very interesting versatility on the attacking front, the Belgian new international still has enormous room for improvement. He completed his season in the championship with particularly attractive statistics: 8 goals and 5 assists in 29 matches played. High-level performances which did not go unnoticed by Rudi Garcia. The Belgium coach has just called him up to play in the World Cup this summer.
The Fernandez-Pardo phenomenon panics the market
Such a rise has logically put the recruitment cells of the Old Continent on alert. Today, all of Europe is vying for the Brussels native. Borussia Dortmund is very interested, as are several Premier League teams ready to draw. But according to our information, the competition is even tougher since behemoths like Liverpool and Bayern Munich, who have been following him very closely since last summer, are very interested.
Faced with this traffic jam of big names, the Lille management clearly does not intend to give up its jewel, already announced as one of the attractions of the next World Cup. If the player is currently estimated at 30 million euros by the specialized site TransfermarktLOSC has absolutely no intention of selling it off. In view of the fierce competition, the northern club is demanding the staggering sum of 70 million euros to open the door to a transfer. This North American World Cup therefore promises to be decisive for the future of the young prodigy.
For his part, Matias Fernandez-Pardo approaches the situation with great serenity. The Red Devil is absolutely not closed to the idea of continuing its adventure in Lille, especially as the northern club is preparing to compete in the prestigious Champions League under the orders of a newly appointed Davide Ancelotti in place of Bruno Genesio. However, if the opportunity to join a more upscale team than LOSC materializes and satisfies all parties, he is open to the idea of taking this new step. One thing is certain, however: very respectful towards his management, the player should not force his departure at all costs.
