One Manchester United player could be set for a departure from Old Trafford and a reunion with a former boss in the summer transfer window
Manchester United star Noussair Mazraoui has been linked with a reunion with Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United star Noussair Mazraoui has been linked with a reunion with Ruben Amorim(Image: (Photo by Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))
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Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has reportedly switched agents as speculation continues to mount regarding a potential departure from Old Trafford. Reports earlier this summer suggested new AC Milan manager and former United boss Ruben Amorim was interested in reuniting with the Morocco international.
The Serie A outfit is searching for a wing-back to feature in Amorim's favoured 3-4-3 system, with Mazraoui being considered. Italian reports indicate the Serie A side would pursue a deal for the United defender, provided decision-makers at Old Trafford signal their willingness to sell.
Amorim had previously heaped praise on Mazraoui during his Old Trafford tenure, saying: "He’s a top player. He understands the game. He knows how to attack, he’s very technical, he’s very good defensively and he’s very good one-on-one."
There are, however, questions about what position the Moroccan World Cup star would occupy in Amorim's setup, having also featured as a centre-back under the Portuguese manager during his spell at Old Trafford. According to Fabrizio Romano, Mazraoui has joined new agency Panthera, who will handle his representation going forward, though it's unclear whether there's any direct link between that choice and a potential transfer this summer.
There are, however, questions about what position the Moroccan World Cup star would occupy in Amorim's setup, having also featured as a centre-back under the Portuguese manager during his spell at Old Trafford. According to Fabrizio Romano, Mazraoui has joined new agency Panthera, who will handle his representation going forward, though it's unclear whether there's any direct link between that choice and a potential transfer this summer.
Amorim, speaking in December 2024, added: "He’s a modern player. I think he’s the future of our team. When you think about him, you think we need more players like Nous that can control the tempo, they are really, really good and comfortable with the ball. So, Nous, I’m really happy with him."
The Moroccan defender was a regular for his country as they reached the latter stages of the World Cup, just a few months on from reaching the African Cup of Nations final. The 28-year-old defender made 20 appearances for United last season, sitting out a substantial portion of the campaign for the African Cup of Nations.
Ruben Amorim.
Ruben Amorim could raid his former club(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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Mazraoui found it difficult to regain his spot in Michael Carrick's team after coming back from the winter competition, but did catch the eye of the then-interim United manager, eventually reclaiming his place in the starting XI.
"Yeah he's come back well, Nous," Carrick said last season after reintegrating Mazraoui back into the side. "It was a difficult one, obviously, on the back of the final and how it panned out.
"[He had] a few days to digest that then back in and around it. He's been fantastic in and around the group and around training.
"Obviously, he came on at the end of the game and played a part for us, as you'd expect. So yeah, again [we want to] just keep thickening the squad, bolstering the squad and it's great to have him back."
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