Officially.. AS Monaco renews contract of Moroccan talent Safwan Ben Zahra

AS Monaco have announced the renewal of their Moroccan talent Safwan Ben Zahra's contract by signing his first professional deal. This move aims to secure his future within the club.

Ben Zahra is 18 years old and plays as an attacking midfielder. He joined AS Monaco's academy in the summer of 2025 from NAC Breda. He delivered impressive performances with the under-19 team last season, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in 18 matches according to the club's official website.

The Moroccan player has had an opportunity with the first team this season, participating in the preliminary rounds of the UEFA Europa Conference League, before making his debut in Ligue 1 during AS Monaco's victory over Paris Saint-Germain by 2-1.

The signing of the professional contract marks the rapid development of Ben Zahra, who is also attracting interest from the Moroccan national team, having previously represented the youth categories and recently received a call-up to join the Morocco U20 team.