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Real Madrid Eyes Moroccan Star After AFCON Success

1/27/2026

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Real Madrid has placed Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui on a shortlist for potential reinforcements after his standout Africa Cup of Nations performances.
Contacts between Real Madrid and El Aynaoui's representatives are informal, and the Moroccan midfielder has expressed interest in moving to Spain, prioritizing Real Madrid if he leaves AS Roma next summer.
El Aynaoui is adapting to Serie A after joining AS Roma from RC Lens last summer.

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Real Madrid has placed Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui on a shortlist for potential reinforcements after his standout Africa Cup of Nations performances.
Contacts between Real Madrid and El Aynaoui's representatives are informal, and the Moroccan midfielder has expressed interest in moving to Spain, prioritizing Real Madrid if he leaves AS Roma next summer.
El Aynaoui is adapting to Serie A after joining AS Roma from RC Lens last summer.