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Sofyan Amrabat destined for La Liga move

Fiorentina ace Sofyan Amrabat is a wanted man heading into the summer transfer window, with several top European clubs displaying interest in his services.

Manchester United’s recent involvement in the race to sign the 26-year-old has not derailed his chances of completing a long-rumoured switch to La Liga, with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona waiting with open arms.

According to Moroccan journalist Izem Anass, Amrabat will continue his career in Spain, as his Florence exit looks imminent.

His exploits with Morocco at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, compounded by the fact his contract at Artemio Franchi expires next summer, have turned him into an attractive proposition for Barcelona.

Cash-strapped Barcelona are in the market for low-cost solutions, hence their interest in signing Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer.

The deal is complicated given the German’s recent performances for Pep Guardiola’s side, forcing the Blaugrana to explore other options, including Amrabat.

Xavi has identified the pivot position as the utmost priority after long-serving stalwart Sergio Busquets announced his departure at the end of last season.

Barcelona’s bid to replace their decorated veteran with Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich has hit a brick wall, leaving the Fiorentina man as a rare viable candidate to fill the vacancy.

Unfortunately, they’re not alone in this race.

Like their bitter domestic rivals, Atletico are operating on a tight budget this summer as manager Diego Simeone pursues cost-effective opportunities in the market.

Los Rojiblancos heavily relied on ageing Axel Witsel and Koke throughout the 2022/23 campaign, leading Simeone to grasp the significance of increasing the numbers in the engine room.

Instead of pursuing quantity, they are focused on acquiring quality, with Amrabat ticking many of the boxes for a type of player the Argentine manager is keen to recruit.

His style of play and endless workload perfectly fit Simeone’s football philosophy, which could give Atletico an advantage in a potential bidding war against Barcelona.

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