Ali Maamar is considering leaving Anderlecht in the summer transfer window! | OneFootball

The Moroccan player is attracting significant interest from several clubs.

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A cloud of frustration hangs over Moroccan international Ali Maamar at Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht, with the young star now seriously considering an exit this summer. This follows a perplexing turn of events that has seen him relegated to the bench immediately after his World Cup heroics.

According to exclusive information from Africafoot, the 20-year-old defender has found himself inexplicably sidelined upon his return from Chile, where he was a key figure in Morocco's triumphant U20 World Cup campaign. Despite being an established starter for Anderlecht before the tournament, Maamar has been left out of the starting lineup for four consecutive matches.

This sudden demotion has left the player feeling a deep sense of injustice and frustration, which is now the primary driver behind his desire to seek a new challenge when the transfer window opens. However, a departure is not straightforward. The versatile full-back remains under contract with the Brussels-based club until June 2028, and his market value is currently pegged at €2 million.

A product of Moroccan youth academies and a pillar of the national U20 setup, Maamar is highly regarded for his robust technical and physical attributes. His significant versatility, allowing him to operate effectively as either a right or left-back thanks to his ambidexterity, makes him a valuable asset. His talent had not gone unnoticed on the European stage, with Africafoot's sources indicating that just a few months ago, he was on the radar of footballing behemoths like PSG and FC Barcelona.