Interest is growing in Moroccan international defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, with several English and European clubs keen on his services. This could open the door for French club Rennes to achieve a significant financial return from his future transfer.
According to the website 'Team Talk', Newcastle are closely monitoring the situation of Moroccan defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal as part of their efforts to find new options to bolster their defense, after Ait Boudlal has caught attention with his performances and development with the French team.
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, 20, has joined Rennes in July 2024 from the Mohammed VI Academy, becoming one of the most prominent young talents attracting interest from several clubs both in France and abroad.
The Moroccan defender is under contract with Rennes until June 2028, giving the French club a strong position if interest from clubs develops into official negotiations for his transfer.
English interest is not limited to Newcastle, as Fulham previously made a bid of €35 million, including incentives, which Rennes rejected. Meanwhile, Everton, Brentford, and Hull City continue to monitor the player's situation.
The source also indicated that there is interest in Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal from clubs in Germany, Spain, and Italy, which could increase the competition for his services in the upcoming period, especially if the Moroccan defender continues to confirm his development with Rennes.
Despite multiple offers and increasing interest, Rennes have held onto the player during the recent summer transfer window, as the club is keen on his potential and wishes to continue developing his level while providing him with more opportunities to participate with the team.
If Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal maintains his current level, his contract extending until the summer of 2028, along with the interest from multiple clubs, could give Rennes greater negotiating power to increase the value of any future deal, especially if the interest from Premier League clubs turns into formal negotiations.
The future of Moroccan defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal remains open to several possibilities as interest in his services grows, while the player continues to work on improving his level and proving his ability to compete at the highest levels of European football.
