Lazio have entered he race to sign Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. The 26-year-old midfield powerhouse was one of the standout performers at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, earning praise for playing a vital role in the nation’s semi-final run. The Viola are eager to keep him, but heightened interest means it will be harder than they imagine to tie him down.
◎ 2018 World Cup: Luka Modrić wins possession 56 times, more than any other player at the tournament
◉ 2022 World Cup: Sofyan Amrabat wins possession 57 times, more than any other player at the tournament
But look who still made it to second. ??@midnite | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/JRx9Ymyt1I
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 19, 2022
His agent Alberto Maria Fontana recently commented on the Moroccan’s intention to respect his existing contract, but the emergence of top dogs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League duo Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool will be hard to avoid. Juventus are also touted to be eager for his services, along with Napoli who have shown interest in the past.
Latest reports from Italy (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) indicate Lazio’s burgeoning interest in the highly-rated midfielder. However, the lure of regular Champions League football will be hard to take away from the other aforementioned clubs.
?Gattuso :
« Ça faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas vu un joueur comme moi, mais je l'ai vu à la Coupe du Monde : Sofyan Amrabat.
J'étais tellement ému quand je l'ai vu, il me ressemble à l'âge de 27 ans. La vie était bien meilleure quand je jouais au football. » pic.twitter.com/DdtGmUcnau
— AlmarssadPro (@ProsMarocains) December 26, 2022
Any interested suitor will have to shed €30M or upwards in order to entice Fiorentina into selling him.
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