Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi wanted by 'big clubs', Angers president reveals

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Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi has impressed at World Cup 2022 and is wanted by 'big clubs', his club president has revealed

Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi during his team's World Cup quarter-final against Portugal.
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Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is wanted by a number of Europe's top clubs following his eye-catching displays at World Cup 2022, Angers president Said Chabane has revealed.

Ounahi has earned praise for his performances in Morocco's remarkable run to the semi-finals at Qatar 2022, with Spain coach Luis Enrique one of those impressed by the 22-year-old.

"I'm sorry, I can't remember his name. Where did this kid come from?" Luis Enrique said after Spain's exit to Morocco on penalties.

"He can really play. he surprised me. He didn't stop running, he must be exhausted."

Ounahi has been linked with a number of clubs already, including West Ham and Leicester, and Chabane told RTL Sport: "We have offers for Azzedine Ounahi. 

"Approaches from big clubs and medium clubs. It comes from everywhere: Italy, Spain, England and France.

"Our wish is to find a deal in January, but that it remains until the end of the season."

Ben Hayward
Ben Hayward
Weekend editor

Ben Hayward is a European football writer and Tottenham Hotspur fan with over 15 years’ experience, he has covered games all over the world - including three World Cups, several Champions League finals, Euros, Copa America - and has spent much of that time in Spain. Ben speaks English and Spanish, currently dividing his time between Barcelona and London, covering all the big talking points of the weekend on FFT: he’s also written several list features and interviewed Guglielmo Vicario for the magazine.