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Morocco World
3 days ago
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- Morocco World
Oussama El Azzouzi Set to Join Auxerre on Loan from Bologna
Moroccan international Oussama El Azzouzi is expected to join AJ Auxerre on loan from Bologna, with the move likely to be confirmed in the coming days. The 24-year-old midfielder will arrive on a season-long loan without an option to buy, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. El Azzouzi endured a difficult 2024–25 campaign, featuring for just 25 minutes in Serie A due to a serious knee injury. He joined Bologna from Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023 but made only three league appearances during his time in Italy. Capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or centre-back, El Azzouzi was part of Morocco's Olympic squad last summer and has recently broken into the senior national team. His move to Ligue 1 is seen as an opportunity to regain match fitness and secure a place in Walid Regragui's squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted in Morocco from 21 December. Auxerre, who are looking to consolidate their place in Ligue 1, have been active in the transfer market and view El Azzouzi as a low-risk, high-reward addition to their midfield and defensive options. While the loan comes without a long-term commitment, it offers the player a chance to relaunch his career ahead of a busy international calendar that also includes qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Bologna FC: Oussama El Azzouzi set to join Ligue 1 on loan
The Moroccan midfielder heads to Burgundy to revive his career ahead of AFCON 2026. Oussama El Azzouzi / Credit photo : X Oussama El Azzouzi is set to play in Ligue 1 this season. The Moroccan midfielder from Bologna FC is expected to join AJ Auxerre on a one-year loan deal with no purchase option. After a challenging 2024/25 season in Serie A, where he featured in just two matches, the 24-year-old is gearing up for a fresh challenge in France. Linked with several clubs, the midfielder has chosen Burgundy as his destination for the 2025/26 campaign. According to local media, Bologna FC and Auxerre have reached an agreement in recent hours. Thus, Oussama El Azzouzi is set to join AJ Auxerre on a season-long loan without a buy option. This move offers the Moroccan a chance to reignite his career and, above all, to impress Walid Regragui ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Auxerre open talks to sign Bologna's Oussama El Azzouzi
AJ Auxerre have opened talks to sign Bologna midfielder Oussama El Azzouzi (24), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. El Azzouzi, who was born in the Netherlands but now represents the Morocco national team, joined Bologna for a fee of just over €2m back in 2023. In his first season, he made 20 appearances in all competitions, including 18 appearances in Serie A. In that time, he netted two goals and registered two assists. Advertisement However, El Azzouzi featured much less prominently last season, making just three appearances in all competitions, accumulating a mere 25 minutes of playing time. His absence was due to a knee injury suffered at the start of the campaign. Despite returning at the turn of the year, he could not force his way back into the Bologna side. Auxerre are now in talks to bring the defensive midfielder to Ligue 1 ahead of next season. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
