Football: El Mehdi Maouhoub, the young Moroccan talent, joins Dynamo Moscow for 1.8 million Euros
El Mehdi Maouhoub, the Moroccan forward, is set to join Dynamo Moscow, leaving Raja Casablanca in a transfer estimated at nearly 1.8 million euros, according to several sports media reports on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old player, who is part of the national Olympic team at the Paris Olympic Games, is said to have signed a five-year contract with the Moscow-based top division club after successfully passing various medical examinations, according to the specialized website « Championnat.com ».
The imminent arrival of the Atlas Lion Cub was confirmed by the chairman of the club’s board, Dmitri Gafin. « It’s true. Most likely, information about this will appear on the club’s channels shortly », said the official, quoted by « bookmaker-ratings.ru », a reference site for soccer specialists and professionals.
Maouhoub played 24 matches last season across all competitions for Raja Casablanca, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist. The arrival of the Moroccan striker will strengthen Futbolny Klub Dynamo Moscow, currently the runner-up in the Russian championship with 6 points at the end of the second matchday of the competition.
This transfer marks a significant step in Maouhoub’s career, offering an opportunity for the young Moroccan talent to shine on the European stage and contribute to Dynamo Moscow’s ambitions.
