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·4 août 2025
Ben Jacobs: Neom targets Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré!

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·4 août 2025
Neom is interested in Abdoulaye Doucouré, according to Ben Jacobs
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The Saudi club Neom continues its efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season, setting its sights on Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré.Doucouré announced his departure from Everton at the end of last season, after joining the club in 2020 from Watford.According to British journalist Ben Jacobs, Neom has entered into serious negotiations with the player regarding a free transfer during the summer transfer window.The journalist posted on his official X account:
"NEOM SC is considering a move for former Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré. This is one of the options discussed, as mentioned by @HJWatkinson.NEOM is currently in talks with several midfielders as they weigh their next move."
The player is well known on the European stage, having played for Rennes, Watford, Granada and then Everton.In the Premier League, he has featured in 278 matches, scoring 36 goals and providing 25 assists.It should be noted that Neom will face stiff competition in their bid to secure the services of this experienced midfielder.