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Barcelona are interested in signing the Morocco star currently shining at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as a low-cost option to strengthen the key area

Barcelona are said to be tracking Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi for a possible move to Camp Nou following his 2022 FIFA World Cup performance.

Ounahi was an important part of a special Moroccan team that surprised everyone with their performance at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Atlas Lions became the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.

They beat Spain, Portugal and Belgium on their way to the semi-finals, where they will face France on December 14.

Ounahi has formed a formidable partnership with Sofyan Amrabat in the Moroccan midfield. His performance has attracted the interest of Barcelona, ​​according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Blaugrana are looking to sign midfielders in January or next summer to compete with the likes of Pablo Gavi and Pedri Gonzalez. However, their financial situation and La Liga’s FFP rules mean they need to look for low-cost options.

While City of Manchester‘Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan are their first options, the Catalans were unable to buy them in January.

They are therefore interested in signing Ounahi, whose current market value is €4 million. This value is sure to increase following his impressive performance at the FIFA World Cup, but Barcelona may still want to sign him.

Ounahi, 22, currently plays for Ligue 1 club Angers SCO, which he joined from US Avranches in the summer of 2021. He helped them finish 14th in the league last season, scoring two assists and two goals in 32 games.

However, Angers is currently at the bottom of the Ligue 1 standings.

Ounahi’s contract with the French club is set to expire in 2026 and the aforementioned report suggests he will be interested in a move Barcelona if an offer comes.

Barcelona are interested in Azzedine Ounahi to strengthen the midfield. He is seen as a cheap alternative to Bernardo Silva or Gundogan, with the added benefit of being able to play as a mainstay.— @mundodeportivo https://t.co/gtS6BOWR7q


Former Barcelona coach,​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ about Azedine Ounahi after Spain’s exit from the FIFA World Cup

Azzedine Ounahi played 119 minutes for Morocco to help them beat Spain on penalties in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup on December 6. He won seven duels, made four tackles and one interception, creating a huge chance at the same time.

After the game, former Spain and Barcelona coach Luis Enrique paid tribute to Ounahi. While he couldn’t remember the midfielder’s name, Enrique said:

“I was so surprised with number 8, sorry I forgot his name. Oh my God, where is this guy from? Great play, that surprised me, but he’s the only one we’ve seen. I don’t know.”

Ounahi has started all five matches for Morocco at the World Cup and is likely to do the same against France in the semi-finals.

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