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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Real Madrid's Youssef Lakhdim Pushing for Alavés Loan Move
Real Madrid defender Youssef Lakhdim is keen to leave the club this summer in search of more playing time and has agreed a loan move to Deportivo Alavés, according to Africa Foot . The 18-year-old Moroccan international, frustrated with his current situation at the club, has asked to be allowed to move on. His agent reportedly approached Madrid officials with a proposal for a season-long loan, aiming to give the left-back a chance to play regularly at the top level. Alavés have agreed to cover his full salary until the end of the upcoming season, making the deal financially straightforward for Real Madrid. Lakhdim has been part of La Fábrica, the club's academy, since 2017 after spells at Rayo Vallecano, Moratalaz, and Getafe. Born in Madrid to a Moroccan mother and a Spanish father, he is eligible for both national teams but currently represents Morocco. The left-back has yet to make his senior debut but was included in Real Madrid's first-team squad several times this season. Most of his minutes came with the U19 side, where he impressed in domestic competition and the UEFA Youth League. Sources close to the player say Lakhdim has looked to Achraf Hakimi's career path as inspiration. Like Hakimi, who left Real Madrid at 18 to gain first-team experience at Borussia Dortmund, Lakhdim hopes a move away will help him develop both technically and physically. 'He understands now that following Hakimi's example is the way forward,' the source told Africa Foot . 'His route is blocked by more senior players, and he needs to play.' The move to Alavés is expected to be finalised soon, which could be the first step in breaking into senior football. Tags: Deportivo AlavesReal MadridYoussef Lakhdim
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers 'working on' first signing as Almamy Toure targeted
On Friday, the Ibrox club confirmed their US takeover had gone through as they heralded in a new era. And the first signing of the regime could be a defender on a free transfer. Centre-back Almamy Toure is a free agent after leaving side Kaiserslautern and Africa Foot say Rangers have already started work on attempting to lure him to Glasgow. Read more: Inside Russell Martin's 'brilliant' Rangers interview as BBC pundit reveals all Tottenham confirm exit of former Celtic star Fraser Forster The 29-year-old can play at centre half or right-back and was highly-rated as he came through at Monaco along with the likes of Kylian Mbappe. He signed for Eintracht Frankfurt and won the Europa League in 2022, beating Rangers on penalties in Seville. It is claimed his wage was at Kaiserslautern was £8,000 a week, making him very attainabe.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers keen on Mali winger Djenepo
Rangers and Leeds United are linked with a bid for Mali winger Moussa Djenepo, with the 26-year-old currently on loan at Turkish club Antalyaspor from Standard Liege in Belgium. (Africa Foot, external - in French), external Read the rest of Tuesday's Scottish Gossip
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Clubs abroad show interest in Igamane
Sevilla, Marseille and Everton are all interested in a summer move for Rangers striker Hamza Igamane. (Africa Foot, external - in French)
