The 21-year-old has lit up the second division this season with Angers with his exhibitions drawing in enthusiasm from any semblance of Milan, Juventus and Newcastle United.
An assaulting midfielder who has attracted correlations to Zinedine Zidane and Javier Pastore, Boufal scored four objectives in 16 Ligue 2 appearances this season and he couldn't be more satisfied with the chance to play first division football.
"Above all, I feel joy. I am very happy to play at a new level," Boufal told Lille's official website.
"The environment here is ideal for work and progress."
"Ligue 2 allowed me to toughen up, especially physically. I will cross another level with Ligue 1, both physically and technically," he said.
"I feel no negative apprehension. The requirements will not be the same as at Angers [but] I'm not worried about much.
"There is a very good coach and a high-level group here. I hope to be able to show my qualities and gain the confidence of the coach."
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