Sofyan Amrabat

2022 - 12 - 15

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Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat flattered by Barcelona, Atletico Madrid ... (Sports Mole)

Fiorentina and Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat admits that he is flattered by links with a move to either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.

"We have a good coach at Fiorentina too but...yes, I like Cholo's style." But I'm a Fiorentina player, I respect the club and I have a great relationship with the president," Amrabat said. [Fiorentina](/football/fiorentina/) midfielder [Sofyan Amrabat](/people/sofyan-amrabat/) has admitted that he is flattered to be linked with moves to the likes of [Atletico Madrid](/football/atletico-madrid/) and [Barcelona](/football/barcelona/).

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Liverpool: Klopp set for further talks with Sofyan Amrabat's agent (FootballFanCast.com)

According to reports, Jurgen Klopp has already met with Sofyan Amrabat's agent ahead of a potential move to Liverpool.

[Liverpool](https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-fc-news) have been [linked](https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mundial-masculino/millones-amrabat-sensacion-mundial-20221210190631-nt.html) with a move for Sofyan Amrabat in January and now a new update has emerged from a reliable source on the club’s pursuit of the player. Indeed, the Brazilian looks like a replaceable asset at the moment having recorded fewer tackles and interceptions per game ( He tallied up an 84% pass completion rate and won 51% of his duels, as well as averaging 50 touches, 31.4 accurate passes, 1.2 interceptions, 2.6 tackles and 1.8 clearances per game. With that being said, the signing of Amrabat could be a great opportunity for Klopp to strengthen the centre of the pitch at Anfield and if a deal could be done in January it could be a huge boost in Liverpool’s pursuit of earning a Champions League spot. [five](https://www.sofascore.com/player/sofyan-amrabat/359272) appearances, the €40m-valeyed [(£34m](https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mundial-masculino/millones-amrabat-sensacion-mundial-20221210190631-nt.html))midfielder has been nothing short of a “ [monster](https://twitter.com/CACoates96/status/1600165739947708429)” – as dubbed by Charlotte Coates. [Champions League](https://www.footballfancast.com/champions-league) winners are [reportedly](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11532789/Liverpool-set-beat-Real-Madrid-Enzo-Fernandez-Jude-Bellingham.html) pushing a deal for, and Amrabat could complete the set in their rebuild in the centre of the pitch. [World Cup](https://www.footballfancast.com/world-cup-2022) in Qatar, with Morocco becoming the first African team to ever reach the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament and it’s safe to say the midfielder has been a key player in their record-breaking progression. [2.9](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/115916/History/Fabinho)) than he did last term (3) and fewer still than in 2020/21 (3.4). [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/vertragsende/verein/31) in the summer, and Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara well into their 30s at this point, it is becoming a matter of urgency for the Reds to refresh. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.footballfancast.com/tag/jurgen-klopp) and the powers at Anfield are on a recruitment drive over the next few months in order to acquire the services of midfielders who can be part of the next generation of the German coach’s successful Merseyside squad. [Foot Mercato](https://twitter.com/footmercato) journalist Anas Bakhkhar gave an interview with [Empire of the Kop](https://empireofthekop.substack.com/p/exclusive-every-word-of-our-sofyan?sd=pf) and provided an update on Liverpool’s interest in the Fiorentina and Morocco midfielder Amrabat. “We’ve talked about it in Foot Mercato that Liverpool’s coach Jurgen Klopp has met the agent of Sofyan Amrabat, we can also mention that his brother, Nordin Amrabat, who has been working on his brother’s career for a long time now, was also there and they both met with the coach.

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Europe's elite have 'woken up' to Liverpool target Sofyan Amrabat's ... (talkSPORT.com)

Sofyan Amrabat will have 'woken up' top clubs around Europe with his World Cup displays, according to his brother.Nordin Amrabat, who previously playe.

“I think the top clubs in Europe who have been sleeping have now woken up. talkSPORT is bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup. [Sport Witness, the former Watford man said: ](http://sportwitness.co.uk/players-brother-confirms-january-talks-tottenham-sends-warning-rivals-now-woken/)“I am really incredibly proud of Sofyan. [Liverpool being linked,](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-snubs-liverpool-transfer-25752435) Tottenham are another club who could revisit their interest after being in talks over a move for the player last year. [Football London](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-tottenham-transfer-paratici-25658590), Spurs had hoped to sign Amrabat in the January transfer window before eventually signing Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus. Nordin Amrabat, who previously played for Watford, was discussing the future of his brother who has been hugely impressive for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Liverpool may need Jürgen Klopp U-turn and Sofyan Amrabat ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool have one major problem compared to Man City this season. Jürgen Klopp may need to pursue a dual fix on the pitch and in the transfer market.

Let’s hope this enables them to start dominating a vital defensive area of the pitch to the standard they were at last term. Yet if the tactical change was made with the intention of regaining control of zone five then the evidence suggests it failed. Perhaps, and in only two of the other 29 zones monitored by Opta have the Reds’ figures worsened by a wider margin. They’ve seen a drop of four per cent on the right but a mildly concerning eight per cent on the left. As much as Amrabat is a fine player, the Reds’ style of play markedly differs from that in which he has so richly enhanced his reputation. He has recently been quoted as saying he likes Atlético Madrid's style of play (there’s no accounting for taste) but his defensive action map in the above tweet illustrates that he thrives in a zone in which the Reds have lost a degree of control. Liverpool play in a far more front-foot style, and are hit in transition rather than deploying the low block that underdogs Morocco had to employ. They split the pitch into even smaller segments than your average coaching manual, so we’ll begin with a look at the section of this key defensive zone which is the width of the six-yard box. The field is theoretically divided into 18 zones, and 14 is the one which is deemed to be of significant value from an attacking perspective. What’s a regista, what’s he doing in the half space and is he going to generate any expected assists from there? While the Reds do not control that area of the pitch this term as well as they did last season, goal scoring hasn’t generally been an issue for them. Tactical and statistical analysis of football can get all-too easily bogged down in terms and jargon which a newcomer to the sport might struggle to understand these days.

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Tottenham prepare to outbid Liverpool to sign Moroccan World Cup ... (Daily Mail)

Tottenham 'are preparing to outbid Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat'… with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay ...

with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay upwards of £50m' for the Fiorentina midfielder [reportedly](/sport/football/article-11537515/Tottenham-clubs-interested-signing-Argentinas-Alexis-Mac-Allister-Brighton.html) in the running to acquire Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, after his impressive performances for Argentina during the Qatar World Cup. [Tottenham](/sport/teampages/tottenham-hotspur.html) are expected to 'escalate their attempts' to beat [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) and [Atletico Madrid](/sport/teampages/atletico-madrid.html) to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat for more than £50m this January. [back in January](/sport/football/article-10437635/Tottenham-enquire-Fiorentina-midfielder-Amrabat-hold-talks-Wolves-Traore.html), after it appeared he had struggled to settle in to life in the Serie A. [claimed](/sport/football/article-11539681/Emmanuel-Macron-told-Sofyan-Amrabat-BEST-midfielder-World-Cup.html) he was 'the best midfielder in Qatar.' [The midfielder has been a constant in Morocco's inspirational World Cup side](/sport/football/article-11542523/Croatia-vs-Morocco-World-Cup-2022-Team-news-kick-time-TV-channel-stream-head-head.html)

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Liverpool could enter 'bidding war' for Amrabat - 'the fans are going ... (Football Insider)

The former Arsenal striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the Reds fans have been “going crazy” about the midfield decline at the club – ...

Campbell told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “The Liverpool fans have been going crazy about this midfield for a while now. [that the club are laying the groundwork for two new midfield signings and at least one deal could be done in January.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-signings-sources-two/) The former Arsenal striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the Reds fans have been “going crazy” about the midfield decline at the club – with the 26-year-old capable of fixing that problem.

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Liverpool transfer edges closer as agency 'make an attempt' to get ... (Football365.com)

Sofyan Amrabat's agency are reportedly ready to "make an attempt" to get their player a move to Liverpool as it is a "dream" of his to play for them.

“So it’s more likely for the summer. But at the moment they are very happy with Bentancur, and he plays in the same position,” DI Marzio told “So I think Manchester United and Liverpool will battle for him. I think generally we see a really difficult market in January. Both players are expected to leave next year when their deals expire. Sofyan Amrabat’s agency are reportedly ready to “make an attempt” to get their player a move to Liverpool as it is a “dream” of his to play for them.

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Arsenal told to make double Morocco swoop for World Cup stars ... (talkSPORT.com)

Midfield duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi were key to the Atlas Lions' superb tournament, and Parlour says both would be perfect for the Gunners. Ounahi ...

[talkSPORT.com](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true). “Morocco were very good. [talkSPORT Breakfast](https://talksport.com/topic/sports-breakfast/). [Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to France](https://talksport.com/football/1277664/france-argentina-world-cup-final-win-morocco/). [whose crunching tackle on Mbappe thrilled supporters](https://talksport.com/football/1277700/sofyan-amrabat-kylian-mbappe-tackle-morocco-france-world-cup/), and England legend Stuart Pearce – and Ounahi were two of Morocco’s outstanding performers in the middle of the park. [Morocco have been the story of this winter World Cup so far](https://talksport.com/football/1277821/morocco-better-team-france-world-cup-semi-final/).

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Ray Parlour suggests Arsenal should now look at Sofyan Amrabat (The Boot Room)

Ray Parlour has suggested that Arsenal should look at Sofyan Amrabat after his performances at the World Cup.

Joe Cole suggested that he has been one of the best holding midfielders at the World Cup. The report claiming that Spurs and Liverpool want Amrabat notes that he will cost over £30 million. If I was Arsenal, I’d be looking at him. “Amrabet, I tell you he’s a player. But few players enhanced their reputations quite like Amrabat. [has told talkSPORT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGK_K5poHdE) that Arsenal should look at [Sofyan Amrabat](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/sofyan-amrabat/) after his performances in helping Morocco reach the semi-final of the World Cup.

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Arsenal legend Ray Parlour says the Gunners must sign Morocco ... (Daily Mail)

Ray Parlour is convinced that Arsenal should sign Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi after their impressive performances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar .

Parlour finished by saying: 'Morocco were very good. [talkSPORT ](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjK5tKCqfz7AhUW6-0KHV_hDVwYABAAGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESaeD2S3mIG6CblKbgrZ2zKcYg7rWnNeR-vOyNOymdcamFIuzL4nRYqR_s7Ra_kHXAE8pKyruWibJ73dU0oGhCuBcFVwq50Kvx9j6rL4U0JfNL6CsRazPOOvLF0aszpr-9FjIDCXtcRcqkvQ&sig=AOD64_0gA-2ktad0VoCBzGCg-qD7LS6F3A&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiw1MqCqfz7AhWKScAKHe52AhcQ0Qx6BAgFEAE)about which players he would sign, Parlour said: 'Ounahi, the No.8, he is different class. [ Morocco make history by beating Portugal 1-0](/sport/football/article-5865203/Portugal-1-0-Morocco-Cristiano-Ronaldo-heads-home-fourth-goal-World-Cup.html) to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.

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Arsenal transfer news: Club legend makes Sofyan Amrabat plea to ... (SPORTbible)

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has called on the club to sign Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat after being impressed by his performances at the World Cup in ...

He's always on the half turn and always looking to probe and try and get balls in behind the full-backs." Parlour added: "I tell you he's a player. If I was Arsenal, I'd be looking at him. [Arsenal](https://www.sportbible.com/arsenal) midfielder Parlour was impressed by Amrabat's performances in Qatar and has called on the north London club to look into signing the midfielder. Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has called on the club to sign Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat after being impressed by his performances at the World Cup in Qatar. [Argentina](https://www.sportbible.com/argentina) in Sunday's final, with both nations seeking their third [World Cup](https://www.sportbible.com/football-world-cup) win.

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Arsenal urged to complete double Morocco transfer swoop after ... (Daily Express)

Ray Parlour believes Arsenal should be looking at some of Morocco's star performers at the Qatar World Cup.

We have had a meeting with the coach and the sporting coordinator to consider all the possible scenarios." The ex-Gunner was then asked whether he would take the player at Arsenal, to which he replied: “He is different class. He's always trying to probe and get balls in behind the full-backs. Arsenal legend Ray Parlour says he would jump at the chance to sign Morocco's midfield duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi after the Atlas Lions made history at the World Cup in Qatar. If I was Arsenal, I’d be looking at him. “Amrabat, I tell you he’s a player.

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta urged to sign Morocco World Cup duo (Metro)

Ray Parlour says Arsenal should sign Morocco duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi after their incredible run to the World Cup semi-final.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘Morocco were very good. A very good player. ‘Amrabat, he’s a player, too. Definitely!’ the former Gunners midfielder told ‘Ounahi, the No.8, he is different class.

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Qatar 2022: Arsenal told to sign Morocco World Cup duo (Daily Post Nigeria)

Arsenal legend, Ray Parlour has urged Mikel Arteta's side to sign Morocco World Cup duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi. According to Parlour, Onunahi.

“Morocco were very good. “Amrabat, he is a player, too. A very good player.

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Liverpool In Talks To Sign Morocco's World Cup Star Sofyan Amrabat (Sports Illustrated)

Liverpool are reportedly in talks with the agency of Morocco and Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) The run back and tackle against Kylian Mbappe in last night’s loss was enough to gain admirers. Di Marzio claims that Liverpool would be a ‘dream’ move for Amrabat and his agency are hoping to make the deal happen. The Fiorentina midfielder guided his country to a World Cup semi-final, which unfortunately was where it ended for the African side. There have been several standout performers in Qatar, most of them having links with a move to Liverpool.

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Sofyan Amrabat delivers Liverpool transfer blow with next club ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Moroccan World Cup star has been heavily linked with a January move to Liverpool but that could all be about to change following his latest comments ...

But I’m a Fiorentina player, I respect the club and I’ve a great relationship with the president. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and being offered to PSG, it now appears that Amrabat has his eyes on a move to the Wanda Metropolitano after admitting that he is a fan of Atletico's style of play under Simeone. [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Sofyan-amrabat-le-gladiateur-du-maroc-entre-dans-la-lumiere-pendant-ce-mondial/1369337), stating that the Fiorentina midfielder’s style of play would “suit the club very well". [Empire of the Kop](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2022/12/13/exclusive-klopp-amrabats-agent/). [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of [Fiorentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fiorentina) and [Morocco](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/morocco-football-team) midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-snubs-liverpool-transfer-25752435), Amrabat said: “I’m proud to be linked to top clubs like [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and Atletico.

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