A highly-rated Ajax teenager is on the cusp of a blockbuster move to FC Barcelona, reigniting the Catalan club’s pursuit of young talent.
FC Barcelona’s transfer strategy has received an unexpected boost as a high-profile deal involving their arch-rivals Real Madrid fell through.
With the Catalan club gearing up for a pivotal season under Hansi Flick, the collapse of a promising teenager’s move to Madrid has opened a window for Barcelona to strengthen their squad.
The Blaugrana, fresh off their partial return to the renovated Camp Nou, are now poised to compete with Paris Saint-Germain for a talented youngster.
Abdellah Ouazane, a 16-year-old creative midfielder from Morocco’s under-17 team, was on the verge of joining Real Madrid alongside his older brother Zakaria, in a deal that had been closely watched.
However, as reported by Football-Espana, the transfer unraveled after Ouazane failed his medical, leading Real Madrid to pull out for undisclosed reasons.
The Ouazane brothers have returned to the Netherlands to prepare for the new season, giving Barcelona a chance to revive their earlier interest in the versatile midfielder, who had also drawn attention from PSG and Ajax.
For Barcelona, securing Ouazane aligns perfectly with their focus on nurturing young talent to complement stars like Lamine Yamal and Pedri.
Flick’s vision of a dynamic, possession-based midfield could benefit from Ouazane’s creativity, especially as the club navigates La Liga’s financial fair play constraints.
The teenager’s potential signing would also be a statement of intent against Real Madrid, intensifying the rivalry.
Barcelona’s recent success, including a strong pre-season and their Asian tour, makes them an attractive destination for the Moroccan prodigy.
The failed medical raises questions about Ouazane’s fitness, but Barcelona’s history of taking calculated risks on young players could work in their favor.
With PSG and Ajax also in the race, the Catalans must act swiftly to secure the midfielder.
As the transfer window unfolds, Barcelona’s pursuit of Ouazane could shape their squad and signal their ambition to dominate both on and off the pitch.
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