Notable Transfers of Moroccan Players in the Winter Transfer Window 2026
The winter transfer period of 2026 witnessed notable movements of several professional Moroccan players, who moved to new clubs both within and outside the European continent, in a step aimed at seeking greater playing opportunities or experiencing different football challenges.
Here are the most notable transfers of Moroccan players during the current winter "mercato":
Yasser Al-Zubairi transferred to the French club Rennes with a contract lasting until 2029.
Yassine Jassim joined French club Strasbourg on a long-term contract that extends until 2030.
Naïm Biyar strengthened the ranks of Wydad Athletic Club with a contract extending until 2029.
Amir Richardson moved to the Danish club FC Copenhagen on loan.
Elias Akhomach joined the Spanish club Rayo Vallecano on loan.
Sofiane Boufal signed with the French club Le Havre until the end of the current season.
Youssef Belamri transferred to Al Ahly of Egypt with a contract extending for three and a half seasons.
Jawad El Yamiq joined Real Zaragoza in Spain until the end of the current season.
Youssef En-Nesyri finalized his transfer to Al-Ittihad Saudi Club.
Abdullah Al-Rihani, aged 22, transferred to PAOK Thessaloniki in Greece from Sevilla's second team in Spain, without an official disclosure of the contract duration.
Adam Baallal signed with French club Saint-Étienne, coming from Ittihad Touarga, on a contract that runs until 2031.
Ayman Al-Wafi joined Wydad Athletic Club from Swiss club Lugano with a contract lasting until 2029.
Aymen Barkok transferred to Raja Athletic Club from German club Schalke, without an official announcement regarding the contract duration.
Ayoub Al-Amaloud has strengthened the ranks of Raja Athletic Club, coming from the Bahraini club Al-Khaldiya, with a contract extending until 2027.
Here are the most notable transfers of Moroccan players during the current winter "mercato":
Yasser Al-Zubairi transferred to the French club Rennes with a contract lasting until 2029.
Yassine Jassim joined French club Strasbourg on a long-term contract that extends until 2030.
Naïm Biyar strengthened the ranks of Wydad Athletic Club with a contract extending until 2029.
Amir Richardson moved to the Danish club FC Copenhagen on loan.
Elias Akhomach joined the Spanish club Rayo Vallecano on loan.
Sofiane Boufal signed with the French club Le Havre until the end of the current season.
Youssef Belamri transferred to Al Ahly of Egypt with a contract extending for three and a half seasons.
Jawad El Yamiq joined Real Zaragoza in Spain until the end of the current season.
Youssef En-Nesyri finalized his transfer to Al-Ittihad Saudi Club.
Abdullah Al-Rihani, aged 22, transferred to PAOK Thessaloniki in Greece from Sevilla's second team in Spain, without an official disclosure of the contract duration.
Adam Baallal signed with French club Saint-Étienne, coming from Ittihad Touarga, on a contract that runs until 2031.
Ayman Al-Wafi joined Wydad Athletic Club from Swiss club Lugano with a contract lasting until 2029.
Aymen Barkok transferred to Raja Athletic Club from German club Schalke, without an official announcement regarding the contract duration.
Ayoub Al-Amaloud has strengthened the ranks of Raja Athletic Club, coming from the Bahraini club Al-Khaldiya, with a contract extending until 2027.