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Official: Othmane Maamma Joins Watford from Montpellier
Official: Othmane Maamma Joins Watford from Montpellier

Morocco World

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Morocco World

Official: Othmane Maamma Joins Watford from Montpellier

Watford have confirmed the signing of Moroccan forward Othmane Maamma from Montpellier. The 19-year-old has signed a four-year deal, with the fee remaining undisclosed. Maamma, who was under contract at Montpellier until 2027, makes the switch after registering one goal and one assist in 12 Ligue 1 appearances last season. The move, announced on Friday, sees him join the Hornets in the Championship—England's second tier. Pen to paper ✍️ — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) July 11, 2025 'Watford has completed the signing of Montpellier forward Othmane Maamma,' the club stated. 'The striker arrives at Vicarage Road for an undisclosed fee, with the young Moroccan international penning a four-year deal.' But not everyone in Watford's fanbase was thrilled by the news. Some supporters took to social media to question the club's ambition and the player's readiness: 'Hardly inspiring for a one-season punt at getting into play-offs / Premier League. He will end up on loan. Not championship-ready, won't hit the ground. But they'll tell you it's another 'signing.' Yep. Won't tell you he won't contribute. Better than we already have?' Others were more direct – if not entirely diplomatic: 'Hello Watford Fans. Othmane Maamma had a very poor lifestyle but I wish him the best in your club. Qualities: loves chichas, clubbing and tacos…' 'Talented but not professional at all… Good luck 🤣' 'Don't celebrate too early, Watford fans. I hope you've got plenty of kebab shops, shisha bars and good nightclubs, because you'll see him there more often than on the pitch.' Tags: ChampionshipMaammaMontpellierWatford

Watford sign ex-Montpellier forward Maamma
Watford sign ex-Montpellier forward Maamma

Yahoo

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Watford sign ex-Montpellier forward Maamma

Othmane Maamma is Watford's sixth signing of the summer [Getty Images] Watford have signed teenage forward Othmane Maamma from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old is a Morocco Under-20 international and has signed a four-year-deal at Vicarage Road. Maamma played 14 league games for French side Montpellier in the 2024-25 season and scored two goals. Advertisement Aged 18 years and 226 days, he became the club's third-youngest ever goalscorer during a 2-2 draw with Lens in May 2024. Predominantly a right winger, Maamma can also play on the left. He becomes the Hornets' sixth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Vivaldo Semedo, Hector Kyprianou, Nathan Baxter, Marc Bola and James Abankwah.

Watford sign ex-Montpellier forward Maamma
Watford sign ex-Montpellier forward Maamma

BBC News

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • BBC News

Watford sign ex-Montpellier forward Maamma

Watford have signed teenage forward Othmane Maamma from Montpellier for an undisclosed 19-year-old is a Morocco Under-20 international and has signed a four-year-deal at Vicarage played 14 league games for French side Montpellier in the 2024-25 season and scored two goals. Aged 18 years and 226 days, he became the club's third-youngest ever goalscorer during a 2-2 draw with Lens in May 2024. Predominantly a right winger, Maamma can also play on the becomes the Hornets' sixth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Vivaldo Semedo, Hector Kyprianou, Nathan Baxter, Marc Bola and James Abankwah.

Watford seal 'project' Maamma transfer on four-year-deal
Watford seal 'project' Maamma transfer on four-year-deal

Yahoo

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Watford seal 'project' Maamma transfer on four-year-deal

Watford have completed the signing of Moroccan youth international Othmane Maamma on a four-year contract - and view him as a project, rather than an immediate starter. The Watford Observer reported this week that Maamma was in the UK for talks with the Hornets and the deal to sign him from Montpellier has now been confirmed. Advertisement The club do not view the 19-year-old winger as someone who will immediately be relied on to contribute, but believe they have struck a good deal to sign a promising young player who they can develop during his stay at Vicarage Road. We have regularly reported Watford's intention to bolster their attack this summer and Maamma, who can play on both flanks, does add to the numbers in that area of the pitch. Othmane Maamma is a Hornet (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) Hard work is continuing to go into signing a centre-forward with pedigree and a further winger, with our latest report on Wednesday outlining that the deal to sign Pape Diallo from Metz was still progressing. In addition, sources have confirmed the Hornets are in the market for another centre-back, with James Abankwah having already returned to the club on a season-long loan deal from Udinese. Advertisement It is also understood that Caleb Wiley, whose loan move from Chelsea has been agreed for some time, is now very close to following Maamma through the door. Maamma featured 12 times for Montpellier in Ligue 1 last season, scoring two goals and registering an assist. He has also racked up 20 caps for the Morocco Under-20s, netting four times.

Othmane Maamma Set to Join Watford from Montpellier
Othmane Maamma Set to Join Watford from Montpellier

Morocco World

time08-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Morocco World

Othmane Maamma Set to Join Watford from Montpellier

Moroccan international Othmane Maamma is set to join Watford within hours, per multiple reports. The 19-year-old winger is completing his medical ahead of a four-year deal with the Championship side, after Watford agreed a transfer fee with Montpellier, according to L'Equipe. Maamma, who tallied 2 goals and 1 assist in 14 Ligue 1 appearances last season, stood out despite Montpellier's relegation to Ligue 2. The Moroccan U21 international had also attracted interest from German side Freiburg, reportedly willing to offer around $3.25 million for the final two years of his contract. But Watford moved quicker, securing the player as part of their bid to return to the Premier League. Primarily a right-winger but capable across the front line, Maamma is expected to be Watford's first major signing under Tom Cleverley following last season's 14th-place finish. The club is also in advanced talks for Metz attacker Papa Diallo, with a $5.5 million deal said to be close.

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