Ayoub El Kaabi Captivates Saudi Arabian League with Shining Form

Friday 10 May 2024 - 18:50

In a season marked by his ascent to new heights, Moroccan international Ayoub El Kaabi has seized the attention of Saudi Arabian clubs aiming to strengthen their squads for the upcoming campaign. The Greek newspaper "SDNA" reports that Al Ahli and Al Shabab are actively pursuing the prolific striker, whose exceptional performances for Olympiacos have reverberated throughout the footballing world.

According to the publication, both Saudi outfits have already made contact with El Kaabi's agent, signaling their intent to secure his services during the forthcoming summer transfer window. However, their pursuit may encounter stiff competition, as the Moroccan marksman has emerged as a coveted target for several European clubs.

The Spanish sports daily "Marca" hailed El Kaabi as the "primary asset" behind Olympiacos' impressive run in the Europa Conference League. "Ayoub El Kaabi (Casablanca, 1993) has played a pivotal role in all of Olympiacos' performances. The Moroccan international (...) capped his exceptional level by netting a hat-trick against Aston Villa (2-4) in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-finals," the esteemed publication noted.

This remarkable treble not only propelled El Kaabi to the summit of the competition's scoring charts with eight goals but also etched his name in history as the first Moroccan to register a hat-trick in the semi-finals of a European competition, the Spanish daily highlighted.

Since the start of the season, the Moroccan international has amassed an impressive tally of 30 goals in 45 matches, "Marca" observed, further adding that El Kaabi's prowess has elevated him to the top of the Superliga scoring charts with 15 goals, one more than Spanish striker Loren Morón of Aris.

"Despite these records, El Kaabi shows no signs of slowing down. He craves more," the Spanish newspaper asserted, underscoring the insatiable appetite for success that has propelled the forward to the forefront of the European stage.

As the transfer rumor mill continues to churn, one thing is certain: Ayoub El Kaabi's scintillating form has captured the imagination of clubs across the globe, with Saudi Arabian outfits leading the charge to secure the services of a player who has well and truly announced his arrival on the international stage.