Barcelona Targets Ajax’s Mazraoui to Bolster Right-Back Position

Noussair Mazraoui’s agent, Mino Raiola, would have exchanged on Monday in Turin with the president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, with a view to a possible transfer of the Moroccan international, reports the Spanish press.

His probable transfer to FC Barcelona would help strengthen the right side, given the unconvincing performances of Sergiño Dest. The recent arrival of Dani Alves is proof that the coach, Xavi Hernandez, wants more efficiency and results in this position.

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Mazraoui, 24, was recruited by Ajax Amsterdam in 2017, after the departure of Sergiño Dest to Barça. This season, he has already scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists in 21 games. His good performances have aroused the interest of several major European clubs such as Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Leeds United Bayern, or even Milan and Roma.

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According to the specialized site transfermarket, the current value of Noussair Mazraoui is 18 million euros. The Moroccan international is mainly focused on his season with Ajax Amsterdam, being currently sanctioned by the coach of the Moroccan national team, Vahid Halilhodzic, for bad behavior and lack of commitment.