Vasco eyeing Fiorentina’s Sabiri as contract nears end | OneFootball

In search of strengthening the midfield and finding the much-desired “engine” for Fernando Diniz, Vasco has turned its attention to the European market. The club has made inquiries about the situation of Moroccan midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri, 29 years old, who belongs to Fiorentina in Italy.

The initial information came from sources linked to São Paulo – through the SPFC Info profile – which is also monitoring the player, indicating that Sabiri’s name is circulating strongly behind the scenes of major Brazilian clubs during this transfer window.

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Contract situation favors Vasco

Sabiri is going through a delicate moment in Italy, which favors a transfer. With little playing time at Fiorentina (just two games this season) and returning from a loan to Al-Fayha in Saudi Arabia, the midfielder is not in the plans of the Florence club.

The crucial detail is the contract: his deal ends in the middle of this year (June 2026). This means Fiorentina is unlikely to create obstacles to an immediate early release, aiming to save on the remaining wages, or the player could already sign a pre-contract to arrive for free in the second half of the year.

Who is Abdelhamid Sabiri?

Despite his recent lack of minutes in Europe, Sabiri has an impressive résumé. He was an important part of the historic Morocco National Team campaign at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where the country reached the semifinals. Right-footed, with a strong physical presence and excellent mid-range finishing (he is a set-piece specialist), he prefers to play as a central attacking midfielder or drifting to the left.

Vasco is assessing whether the player would adapt quickly and have the physical intensity required for the Brazilian football calendar. Competition with São Paulo and interest from clubs in the Arab world are the main obstacles at the moment.

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