Youssef En-Nesyri Under the Radar of Al-Qadisiyah FC
According to international press reports, the club has expressed its willingness to sign the player during the summer transfer, aiming to reinforce the offensive side in preparation for the 2025-26 season. This comes as Gabonese Aubameyang terminated his contract ahead of time and headed back to France as a free agent.
The Moroccan starlet played a remarkable season, attracting the attention of various clubs, according to head coach Jose Mourinho in a statement reported by AfricaFoot. Mourinho asserts that the player is worth 'no less than 40 million euros.'
The striker is still under contract till June 2029, attracting interest from several teams for this transfer window including Manchester United, West Ham, Tottenham, AC Milan, and a number of Saudi Arabian sides — notably Al-Qadisiyah FC. Tags: Al-QadisiyahMoroccan footballYoussef En-Nesyri
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