The website "Fichajes" revealed that Barcelona is paying great attention to the future of the Moroccan international player Neil El Ainawi, Roma's midfielder, who has recently been compared to the Englishman Declan Rice due to his great potential on the field and his ability for tactical and physical leadership.

El Ainawi moved to Roma last summer for about 23 million euros, in a deal that was not heavily publicized but came after careful study by the Italian club, which closely followed his development and trusted his great long-term abilities.

Since his arrival, the player has proven his physical and tactical abilities, characterized by strength, the ability to cover a wide area on the field, intelligence in defense and building attacks. Football experts in Italy consider him a player similar to Declan Rice, one of the most prominent midfielders in Europe currently.

At the international level, El Ainawi has become a key element in the Moroccan national team during the Africa Cup of Nations, where he contributed to the team's reaching the final against Senegal. The player has shown the ability to impose himself physically and organize play efficiently, delivering a mature performance despite his young age.

According to the same source, Barcelona is considering the possibility of signing El Ainawi to strengthen the midfield, due to his physical strength, tactical intelligence, and potential for long-term contribution.

Despite the Catalan club's interest, the deal is considered complicated, as the amount Roma paid last summer raises the player's price, in addition to the interest from several English clubs with greater financial capabilities, which increases the difficulty of competition.

Barcelona continues to monitor the player and gather detailed reports about him, aware that convincing Roma and the player himself will require a significant deal. However, El Ainawi remains one of the most prominent talents capable of shining in European football in the coming years.