Rayane Bounida Ajax Transfer Collapse Morocco Future

– byMomo · 2 min read
Rayane Bounida Ajax Transfer Collapse Morocco Future

Blocked at Ajax Amsterdam following the failure of his transfer to Borussia Mönchengladbach, the young Moroccan international Rayane Bounida is concerned about his playing time, a setback that could disrupt his future with the Lions of the Atlas.

Rayane Bounida’s international future is raising serious questions within his entourage. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, who recently chose to defend Morocco’s colors, faces very stiff competition within Ajax Amsterdam’s attack, which limits his appearances on the pitch. To preserve his status in the national team, the player viewed a move to Borussia Mönchengladbach favorably, a club renowned for developing young talent. Unfortunately, discussions reported by Africafoot completely fell through. The German club, which had been monitoring the player for months to revitalize its attacking sector, refused to overpay for a player still in full development and to disrupt its salary structure to meet the excessive financial demands of the Dutch club.

On Bladi.net : Between Morocco and Belgium, Rayane Bounida has made his choice

For now, negotiations are at a standstill and the German club is preparing to seek other summer targets if Ajax does not lower its asking price. The Moroccan player nonetheless has solid technical arguments, particularly appreciated in tight spaces for his ability to create chances.

On Bladi.net : Ajax Signs Moroccan-Belgian Prodigy Rayane Bounida to First Team

This season, he has a positive record of 4 goals and 11 assists in 34 matches across all competitions. Although Ajax theoretically counts on him as part of a long-term sporting project, materialized by a recent contract extension until June 2028, this lack of guarantees regarding his immediate playing time at Amsterdam could quickly complicate his ambitions with the Moroccan national team.