Indian offer for the Moroccan Sabir Bougrine: Is the midfielder embarking on a new experience? | OneFootball

Indian offer for the Moroccan Sabir Bougrine: Is the midfielder embarking on a new experience?

Chennaiyin FC has made a formal $500,000 (≈€429,000) bid to acquire Moroccan midfielder Sabir Bougrine from Raja Casablanca. The offer comes just weeks after the 23-year-old signed a two-year contract extension with the Green Eagles, highlighting the Moroccan club's determination to maintain core players during their organizational restructuring.

Great technical skills that attract attention

Chennaiyin FC's technical staff envisions the Moroccan midfielder as a potential linchpin for their upcoming campaign, drawn to his technical prowess and tactical intelligence. However, the final decision rests with Raja manager Faouzi Benzarti, who considers Bougrine integral to his tactical setup.

The 24-year-old midfielder joined Raja in August 2023 from Tunisia's Espérance, bringing extensive international experience from stints with Paris FC, Belgium's Lierse SK, and Azerbaijan's Neftçi Baku. Saudi club Al-Batin had previously expressed interest in the player earlier this year.

The Indian Super League has emerged as an attractive destination for Moroccan players recently, with competitive financial packages often surpassing North African offers. Bougrine's potential move could become one of the summer's most intriguing transfer sagas as the window enters its final days.