The French club Nice has renewed the contract of its star defender Boudaoui until 2026, with the club seeing him as their future core.

Boudaoui has been a key player for Nice in recent years, helping them to achieve promotion from Ligue 2 and reach the Europa League last season. He has also made over 150 appearances for the club since joining in 2018.

The decision to extend his contract comes after a strong showing in the current campaign, which saw Nice finish in sixth place in Ligue 1 and reach the round of 16 in the Europa League. Boudaoui's performances have been crucial to the team's success, and the club is confident that he will continue to be a vital part of their plans for the coming seasons.

"Nicolas Boudaoui is an important player for us," said Nice manager Claude Puel. "He has shown throughout his career that he can perform at the highest level, and we believe that he will continue to do so in the future."

The renewal of Boudaoui's contract is a significant boost for the club, who are looking to build on their successful season this year. The player himself is also delighted by the news, saying: "I am very happy to have signed a new contract with Nice. I feel like a member of the club, and I look forward to continuing my progress there."