Why did Real Madrid drop Moroccan prodigy Abdellah Ouazane?
Spanish journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon revealed that Ouazane failed to pass his medical, citing unspecified concerns. AS confirmed in the report, stating that the medical was 'non-conclusive,' prompting Madrid to pull the plug.
🚨 BREAKING: Abdellah Ouazane to Real Madrid has COLLAPSED.
He FAILED his medicals. @JorgeCPicon pic.twitter.com/CHlCobdNiE
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 17, 2025
The collapse of the deal has reopened doors for other suitors. Paris Saint-Germain, long interested in the midfielder, may now pounce. So could Manchester United and Barcelona, both of whom had been tracking his progress.
Ajax, sensing the opportunity, have tabled a new contract offer – his fourth. The Dutch club, where he was developed, previously held back in hopes of cashing in. Now, they're eager to retain him. The proposal would see Ouazane play for the Ajax U23 side in the Dutch second tier while training with the senior squad.
Despite the Madrid hiccup, Ouazane remains one of Morocco's most exciting young talents. He scored four goals in 16 appearances last season and was voted MVP of the U17 AFCON. Tags: Abdellah OuazaneAjax AmsterdamReal Madrid
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