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Morocco World
4 days ago
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- Morocco World
Ben Seghir on Napoli's Radar as Monaco Plot Summer Shake-Up
Napoli are lining up a summer swoop for Morocco international Eliesse Ben Seghir, as AS Monaco brace themselves for a busy transfer window. The 20-year-old forward, one of the most promising products of the Principality's academy, is attracting serious attention across Europe. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna is a huge admirer and sees Ben Seghir as a perfect fit for Antonio Conte's frontline. But there's a catch. Monaco reportedly want around €40–50 million for the player, and Napoli are weighing up their options. The Italian champions have a hefty €200 million transfer budget but are prioritising other names, including Kevin De Bruyne and PSV winger Noa Lang who Marseille is also monitoring. Lang would come at a lower cost, around €25 million. Ben Seghir's numbers are solid. He scored nine and assisted four in 46 appearances this season, despite losing his starting place midway through the campaign. His flair, quick feet and ability to operate in tight spaces make him a tantalising option for clubs who want intelligent attacking movement. City, Liverpool, Bayern and Leverkusen are all keeping tabs. Monaco, meanwhile, are reshuffling. Eric Dier is in. Ansu Fati is expected on loan. A left-back is being chased, with Sergio Reguilon named as a target. A new goalkeeper is also on the list, but it won't be David De Gea, who extended his stay with Fiorentina. Outgoings are expected too. Maghnes Akliouche is being courted, and Paul Pogba, currently without a club, has been offered to Monaco. The club's sporting chief Thiago Scuro insists he wants Ben Seghir to stay, at least another season, but the player's camp remains open. Tensions with manager Adi Hütter haven't helped either. The Austrian benched Ben Seghir for long spells, and their relationship is reportedly strained. Ben Seghir, who is currently in camp with the Moroccan national team to gear up for the next friendly game against Benin next Monday, has been named in the Golden Boy shortlist, alongside fellow Moroccan budding talents Chemsdine Talbi and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Tags: Atlas Lionseliesse ben seghirMoroccoNapoli
Morocco World
5 days ago
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- Morocco World
Morocco Edges Tunisia 2-0 in Friendly Game
Rabat – Morocco secured a solid 2-0 victory over Tunisia on Friday night in a friendly game at the Fez Grand Stadium. The first goal came from Achraf Hakimi, who finally broke the deadlock in the 80th minute. The Paris Saint-Germain defender tapped the ball in from close range after a well-placed cross by Eliesse Ben Seghir following a corner. The goal was long-awaited as Morocco struggled to break down Tunisia's defense. Hakimi, in excellent form after leading PSG to their first-ever Champions League title just last week, once again proved decisive and showed sharp movement and confidence throughout the match. Just when it seemed the match would end 1-0, substitute Ayoub El Kaabi added a second goal during added time, sealing the win and sending Moroccan fans into celebration. It was a tightly contested game with both teams creating chances but struggling to find the back of the net. Morocco dominated much of the second half, with substitutes bringing energy to the attack, especially in the final minutes, as they pushed forward and tested Tunisia's defense. Yassine Bounou made key saves to keep Morocco in the lead, especially denying a dangerous header from Hazem Mastouri in the 74th minute. Both teams used the match to rotate their squads and try different tactical setups. The international friendly is part of both teams' preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The win boosts confidence for the Atlas Lions as they finalize their preparations, where they will be considered one of the tournament favorites. Tunisia, on the other hand, will need to work on finishing and maintaining focus in key moments. The next few weeks will be crucial for both sides as they fine-tune their squads before heading to the continental tournament. Tags: Footballfriendly matchmorocco tunisiasports
Morocco World
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Moroccan Trio Shortlisted for Golden Boy 2025
The race for the 2025 Golden Boy award is well underway, and three young Moroccan players have made the first cut in the 100-man shortlist. Eliesse Ben Seghir and Chemsdine Talbi, both full Morocco internationals, are joined by Franco-Moroccan prospect Ayyoub Bouaddi as nominees for the prestigious award, which recognizes the best under-21 player in Europe each year. Ben Seghir, 20, enjoyed a solid season with AS Monaco, scoring nine goals and providing four assists. Talbi, also 20, has been a standout performer for Club Brugge in Belgium. With seven goals and four assists to his name, including key contributions in the Champions League, he's now attracting interest from bigger clubs across the continent, notably German side RB Leipzig. Bouaddi is the youngest of the Moroccan trio. The 17-year-old midfielder has already broken into the first team at Lille and drew widespread attention after running the show in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage. He hasn't committed to Morocco or France at the international level just yet. While the Moroccan players are turning heads, it's Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsí who currently leads the pack. The 18-year-old has had a breakout season, making 56 appearances across all competitions and helping Barça to a domestic treble under Hansi Flick. His calmness on the ball and defensive maturity have earned him a rating of 95.4 in the Football Benchmark index, putting him at the top of the official rankings. Lamine Yamal, last year's winner, sits at number one on the list with a score of 97.7, but since no player can win the award twice, his name is only there for reference. Paris Saint-Germain's Désiré Doué ranks third and is another strong candidate after a superb season, after winning the Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the UEFA Champions League. The shortlist was published this week by Tuttosport , the Italian outlet that created the Golden Boy award back in 2003. The final winner will be announced in December. Tags: Ayyoub BouaddiChemsdine Talbieliesse ben seghirGolden Boy award
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Barcelona closely monitoring Monaco duo Ben Seghir & Akliouche
Barcelona have added AS Monaco forwards Eliesse Ben Seghir and Maghnes Akliouche to their list of potential summer targets. (h/t Mundo Deportivo) The Catalan giants are looking to add depth to their star-studded attack that already contains Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. With the likes of Ansu Fati and Pau Victor linked with exits, the Blaugrana may have to dip their toes in the transfer market for possible replacements. Seghir and Akliouche were at the heart of Monaco's attack in the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season, turning heads with their scintillating performances. Seghir, 20, has consistently weaved magic with his dynamic dribbling and playmaking on the left wing, racking up nine goals and four assists in all competitions. The Moroccan talent has 10 international caps to his name and also won the Bronze medal with the Atlas Lions in the Paris Olympics last year. In Ligue 1 this season, Eliesse Ben Seghir ranks in the top 10 among all players for…Progressive carrying distancePasses into the boxTotal shots takenShot-creating actionsCarries into the box [🥇]Fouls drawn [🥇]One to keep an eye on. 👁 — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) September 4, 2024 Akliouche has been a perfect foil on the right wing, racking up seven goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season. Barca should have noticed the 23-year-old's immense talent after he scored against them in the 2024/25 Champions League. The French U-23 international has attracted a lot of suitors with his incredible form, prompting Monaco to consider his sale for an appropriate fee this summer. Barca, however, face tough competition from Liverpool for the Olympic silver medalist, who is valued at around €70 million. The transfer fee will dent Barca's chances due to their financial limitations, but they can use Fati as a makeweight in the deal if they are keen on signing the French talent. Monaco have identified Fati as a top target to bolster their attack in the summer window, with the Spaniard falling down the pecking order under Barca manager Hansi Flick. The La Liga champions are also looking at the possibility of signing Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz this summer.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Barcelona closely monitoring Monaco duo Ben Seghir & Akliouche
Barcelona have added AS Monaco forwards Eliesse Ben Seghir and Maghnes Akliouche to their list of potential summer targets. (h/t Mundo Deportivo) The Catalan giants are looking to add depth to their star-studded attack that already contains Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Advertisement With the likes of Ansu Fati and Pau Victor linked with exits, the Blaugrana may have to dip their toes in the transfer market for possible replacements. Seghir and Akliouche were at the heart of Monaco's attack in the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season, turning heads with their scintillating performances. Seghir, 20, has consistently weaved magic with his dynamic dribbling and playmaking on the left wing, racking up nine goals and four assists in all competitions. The Moroccan talent has 10 international caps to his name and also won the Bronze medal with the Atlas Lions in the Paris Olympics last year. Akliouche has been a perfect foil on the right wing, racking up seven goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season. Advertisement Barca should have noticed the 23-year-old's immense talent after he scored against them in the 2024/25 Champions League. The French U-23 international has attracted a lot of suitors with his incredible form, prompting Monaco to consider his sale for an appropriate fee this summer. Barca, however, face tough competition from Liverpool for the Olympic silver medalist, who is valued at around €70 million. The transfer fee will dent Barca's chances due to their financial limitations, but they can use Fati as a makeweight in the deal if they are keen on signing the French talent. Monaco have identified Fati as a top target to bolster their attack in the summer window, with the Spaniard falling down the pecking order under Barca manager Hansi Flick. The La Liga champions are also looking at the possibility of signing Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz this summer.
