Feyenoord nears deal for Moroccan youth international Hadidi
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Feyenoord is close to signing Moroccan youth international Ilyan Hadidi from Standard Liège.
- The Dutch club's officials have made significant progress in securing the player after his performance in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Hadidi had also attracted interest from Italian clubs, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and PSV Eindhoven.
Dutch football club Feyenoord is nearing a deal to acquire promising Moroccan talent Ilyan Hadidi. The 17-year-old captain of Standard Liège's U18 team has impressed scouts, particularly during his performances for the "Atlas Cubs" at the recent U17 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.
Sources indicate that Feyenoord officials have advanced considerably in their pursuit of Hadidi. The club's scouts closely monitored the national youth team's matches during the continental tournament, convincing the Dutch side of the player's potential.
Hadidi was reportedly close to signing with an Italian club, but Feyenoord's offer has shifted his focus. He has also garnered attention from prominent European clubs, including Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and PSV Eindhoven, according to Transfermarkt.
The young midfielder has played 13 matches for Morocco's U17 team, scoring one goal. He is considered one of Standard Liège's most promising young talents.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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