Bought for less than €1 million, a Moroccan gem is now worth a fortune

Watford is experiencing a difficult end to the season, marked by five defeats in its last seven matches. The club, positioned mid-table and managed by its third coach of the year, Ed Still, could be forced to part with its best players. The English management is demanding €15 million to release its young Moroccan star. Othmane Maamma, recruited last summer following his debut with Montpellier’s squad, will be allowed to leave if an adequate offer is made.

On Bladi.net : Spotted for less than £1 million, a Moroccan gem is now worth a fortune

The player’s profile is attracting significant attention on the transfer market. Teams competing in the Premier League and Ligue 1 have already begun inquiries about his availability. As early as this winter, clubs like Chelsea, whose ownership group also controls Strasbourg, Bournemouth and Sunderland, had expressed their interest. Newcastle United, Liverpool and Manchester United complete the list of structures seduced by the Moroccan, suggesting concrete moves after the season delivered by the young talent.