World Cup 2022: Ligue 1 Club Confirm Bids for Morocco Star Ounahi

• Morocco took the world by surprise by reaching the semi-final of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup
• The Atlas Lions defied giants like Belgium, Spain and Portugal in their historic outing
• Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is attracting many bids already as revealed by Angers president

International tournaments in football is a platform that showcases some hidden talents to the world and is also a scouting market for top European clubs who go after breakout stars.

Morocco's fairytale run to the semi-final where they will play the third place match against fellow group F mate Croatia for the second time in the tournament.

Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, Yassine Bono, Romain Saiss to name a few were already known names before the World Cup but a young midfielder has announced himself to the world.

Ligue 1 club Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is one of the breakout stars and is already attracting transfer bids from top European clubs.

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Angers resign to losing Ounahi

Angers have already decided on what to do with their young midfielder after receiving many bids from top European clubs.

The club recognises it as an opportunity to cash in on their prized asset and will not stand in his way as confirmed by the club president to RTL France via Barca Universal.

“We’ve many bids, we’ve been approached by big clubs in Italy, Spain, England, France,” he said.

The club further reiterated their desire to keep the 22 year old till the end of the season before allowing him to move but hopes to find an agreement in January.

“Our wish is to complete an agreement now, but keep the player until the end of the season,” he added.

Mourinho praises Ounahi

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The young midfielder is not only attracting interest from top European clubs, he has also received praise from the Special One Jose Mourinho, who lauded him as an incredible talent.

The Portuguese demands high of his players so his praise of Ounahi certainly raises eyebrows as to the kind of player he is.

Liverpool interested in Amrabat

The Angers midfielder is not the only member of the Morocco squad attracting interest from European clubs.

As Sports Brief earlier reported, English Premier League club Liverpool are already in pursuit of defensive midfielder Sofyan Amrabat who has been a rock in midfield.

It remains to be seen whether Italian Serie A club Fiorentina will be willing to let go of their midfielder, but consideration could be made if the offer is good.