Arsenal will try to sign talented youngster Ibrahim Maza from Bundesliga for next season. The boy who has been termed as “New Ozil” could come as an upgrade over Eberechi Eze. Maza has been highly regarded by many sports journalists.
Who is Arsenal new interest Ibrahim Maza?
Ibrahim Maza is a talented young Algerian sensation, who currently plays for German side, Bayer Leverkusen. Being just 20 years old, he has found a established place in the team. He started his football career at Hertha Berlin. He came into the senior eleven in 2023 for the first time after playing for the U-19 team. His first senior goal came in Bundesliga only against Wolfsburg. Maza had spent 3 seasons at Hertha Berlin. His last season in the capital city was his breakthrough campaign.
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Last summer, he switched sides in Germany and joined Bayer Leverkusen for €12million. In his first season, he has produced some quality performances. Ibrahim plays as an attacking midfielder whose trait is visionary playmaking mainly. He is excellent in close spaces. He has a blend of modern football and view of Mesut Ozil. For the next season, he has already got the attention from big clubs like the Gunners, Spurs and Newcastle.
Key Statistic:
This season, so far Ibrahim Maza has recorded 5 goals and 5 assists in 40 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen in all competitions, as per Sofascore.
How much truth is there behind Arsenal’s interest in Ibrahim Maza?
As per reports, Arsenal will try to purchase Ibrahim Maza this summer. Maza was brought as a potential replacement of Florian Wirtz. He is having his finest campaign this year at Bayer Leverkusen. The Gunners and Manchester City have turned their attention to the Algerian.
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The reports did not only claim about their desire. It has also been reported that, both the English clubs had offered about £35million. Both the bids were turned down by Leverkusen. It is believed that a proposal around £52million could convince the German club to sell Maza.
Although the scouts have seen a touch of Ozil in the youngster, Maza was not that extraordinary as that of the German legend. But he has the potential to be World class. In the Augsburg match, Ibrahim made 3 key passes, dribbled on 4 occasions and had taken 5 shots. He also featured in the DFB Pokal semi final against Bayern Munich which he lost.
Will he be better than Eberechi Eze at Arsenal?
Since his arrival last summer, Eze has faced a lot of ups and downs this season at Arsenal. He had signed for Arsenal for £67million from Crystal Palace but some fans have questioned his transfer fee. Eze has been well known this season specially for scoring 5 goals against their derby rivals, Tottenham.
The 27-year-old has 14 goals contributions this season for Arsenal in 44 matches so far. Now, he has started to get his pace back in Gunners’ shirt. At Etihad against City, his shot hit the bar and he slightly missed a splendid goal.
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The captain of the red side of London, Martin Odegaard has been not up to the mark in the last two seasons. Mikel Arteta has to suffer for his injury issues. Odegaard has started very few games this season. Ibrahim Maza could be a super upgrade for Mikel Arteta’s side. Maza is very strong in key passing and ball progression. He can be the answer against low block teams in Premier League.
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Subhabrata Pal
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