Man City And Chelsea Are Among The Clubs Circling ‘Super Talent’ Who Could Leave Ajax Due To Wage Demands
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Man City are keeping close tabs on Ajax attacking midfielder Abdellah Ouazane, along with several other clubs, according to reports.
4-4-2.ch claim that Enzo Maresca’s side, Chelsea, Juventus and Real Madrid are all “vying for the super talent”.
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Ouazane has a contract with Ajax until 2028, but they are keen to tie him down to a longer-term deal when he turns 18 in January.
However, it is believed that the Moroccan international’s representatives are making excessive demands in negotiations, leading Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruyff to have second thoughts about an extension.
What do fans need to know about Ouazane?
The forward moved from Zeeburgia’s academy to Ajax in the summer of 2016, and he has spent the last decade with the Dutch giants.
Ouazane made his first-team debut against Excelsior in the second round of the Dutch Cup back in December last year. He has gone on to make 18 appearances for Ajax, scoring his first three goals in the Conference League.
The 17-year-old was handed his first cap for Morocco back in September, coming on as a substitute in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Gabon.
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Where would he fit in Man City’s starting lineup?
Ouazane’s lack of first-team experience means it is unlikely that he would become a regular starter, at least initially, if he made the switch to the Etihad.
In his appearances for Ajax, the teenager has generally been deployed on the left wing or as a no.10; neither of which are positions that Maresca is short of options in.
On the left flank, the Man City head coach can call upon the likes of Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden, while Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden and even Enzo Fernandez can be deployed as attacking midfielders in central areas.