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Angers president confirms offers for Barcelona-linked Azzedine Ounahi

Angers president confirms offers for Barcelona-linked Azzedine Ounahi
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Angers president Said Chabane says that his club have received multiple offers for Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, who is being heavily linked with Barcelona.

Angers president Said Chabane has said that his club have received multiple offers for Azzedine Ounahi.

The 22-year-old has enjoyed a standout World Cup for Morocco, helping the African nation to reach the semi-finals of the competition, with the team's journey ended by France in the final four.

Ounahi played full games against Spain, Portugal and France in the knockout rounds, and a recent report claimed that Barcelona were interested in his services.

Mundo Deportivo claimed that Xavi's side have been tracking the midfielder's form in Qatar, with the club viewing him as a cheaper alternative to Manchester City's Bernardo Silva.

Angers president Chabane has said that clubs from Italy, Spain, England and France have all made offers.

Morocco's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring their first goal with Azzedine Ounahi on December 1, 2022© Reuters

"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," he told RTL Sport.

Chabane also recently said that he was "not surprised" by Ounahi's form in Qatar.

"No, no. He is someone who is full of talent. When you look at him physically, you say to yourself that he's not going to get very far, but he has a chest, he runs a lot, he has an exceptional touch, a good vision," he told RMC Sport.

"So no, I'm not surprised by what he's doing at the moment. When he has space and gets to express himself, he does what he wants with the ball."

Barcelona boss Xavi on August 13, 2022© Reuters

The midfielder moved to Angers from Avranches in 2021, and he has represented his current club on 47 occasions in all competitions, contributing two goals and two assists.

This season, Ounahi has made 14 appearances in France's top flight, and Angers are in a strong position to negotiate, with his current deal due to run until June 2026.

Barcelona are expected to sign at least one new central midfielder next year, with Sergio Busquets potentially leaving Camp Nou at the end of his contract.

There also remains speculation surrounding the future of Franck Kessie, with the Ivory Coast international finding it difficult to impress since arriving on a free transfer from AC Milan last summer.

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