Sofyan Amrabat

Sofyan Amrabat addresses club future amid transfer interest from Liverpool & Tottenham, plus links to Barcelona, Atletico Madrid & PSG.

“We have received many phone calls for him, but we respect the choices Fiorentina are making. “I’m proud to be linked to top clubs like Barcelona and Atletico. However, Fiorentina have so far knocked back all recent enquiries and are not planning to let Amrabat leave next month.

France president Emmanuel Macron visited Morocco's dressing room after their semi-final clash to heap praise on Sofyan Amrabat .Macron went on to join ...

[Emmanuel Macron](/news/emmanuel-macron/index.html) visited Morocco's dressing room after their semi-final clash to heap praise on [ Sofyan Amrabat](/sport/football/article-11532427/Sofyan-Amrabat-backed-Premier-League-standout-World-Cup-Morocco.html). He was seen sliding across the champagne covered floor before lifting a speaker above his head. France took to Instagram to share a sneak peak into their changing room celebrations following their victory over Morocco.

The French leader singled out the Moroccan midfielder after France's 2-0 semi-final win over the North Africans.

But French head of state Macron made a point of dropping in on the defeated semi-finalists. He’s now set the be the subject of intense transfer interest when the window opens next month. Didier Deschamps won the tournament with his country as a player in 1998, and could now become just the second man to win it twice as a manager after their 2-0 victory over the North African nations, setting up Sunday’s final clash with Argentina. But now the world has seen what he can do. But reaching the final proved a step too far for Walid Regragui’s men, who fell behind to an early Theo Hernandez goal before Randal Kolo Muani came off the bench to score a killer second. [Hearts](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/hearts-fc) fans got a close up view of Amrabat’s ability as he ran the show against them at Tynecastle for Fiorentina in a 3-0 win for La Viola in the [Europa Conference League](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/europa-conference-league) group stage.

Morocco face France aiming to become the first African side to reach a World Cup final on Wednesday. One player who has stood out is Sofyan Amrabat, ...

I saw them a lot. I also looked a lot at Zidane and Xavi Hernandez as intelligent players. When the people were annoyed I decided to quickly delete it.”

Liverpool appear to be very much in the hunt for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat according to a French journalist. Whilst the 26-year-old had been ...

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [Premier League](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/premier-league-top-scorers-2022-23) in the Summer, interest in obtaining his signature has rocketed after a series of outstanding performances that have helped Morocco to the [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar) semi-final where they will face France on Wednesday. “After his performances in Qatar, the interest shouldn’t change and there will be other meetings to see the demands of Fiorentina, also the demands of his agent – to see if that transfer will go ahead or not”. “It was a very good meeting, it was positive and they will be meeting a few days after the end of the World Cup to see if the interest is the same for Jurgen Klopp. [Foot Mercato](https://twitter.com/footmercato) journalist [Anas Bakhkhar](https://twitter.com/AnasB2khr) explained that Liverpool are one of the teams interested in the player and he told [Empire Of The Kop](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2022/12/13/exclusive-positive-meeting-amrabat-klopp/) that Jurgen Klopp has already met with Amrabat's agent and brother.

SportsBrief.com News - France President Emmanuel Macron has praised Morocco midfield superstar Sofyan Amrabat following his impressive displays at the 2022 ...

[Lions](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/lions/) reach the quarterfinals, the fourth African nation and the first Arab country to reach this stage of the Mundial. "Been told France president Emmanuel Macron has visited Morocco’s dressing room after the game and told Sofyan Amrabat that he has been “the best midfielder of the tournament” in front of all the squad," wrote Romano on [World](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world/) Cup.

FRANCE president Emmanuel Macron visited Morocco's dressing room and had high praise for Sofyan Amrabat.Macron watched from Qatar as the reigning cham.

We know it's going to be a tough game. We'll be well prepared." "We've seen Argentina play and we know how they play. There's a strong team around him . [showpiece between France and Argentina.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20757084/argentina-vs-france-world-cup-final-tv-channel-live-stream-kick-off-time/) [Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani netted in a 2-0 France win.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20759570/france-world-cup-final-argentina-kylian-mbappe-lionel-messi/) [Fiorentina's Amrabat was a standout throughout the tournament](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20713745/liverpool-sofyan-amrabats-psg-morocco/) and was personally hailed by politician Macron.

Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat has revealed that he spoke to Olivier Giroud mid-match and asked the France striker to stop man-marking him.

It’s a really big compliment to all of Morocco. ‘But we should be proud that we played against the reigning world champions in the way we did. MORE : [France edge past Morocco to set up World Cup final showdown with Argentina](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/14/world-cup-france-edge-out-morocco-to-set-up-showdown-with-argentina-17938903/?ico=more_text_links) ‘Unfortunately, it was tough for us after stupidly conceding such an early goal and we had to play into their hands, especially with the pace they have up front. Amrabat was somewhat surprised by France’s approach in the contest but feels it was a reflection of how hard the reigning champions had to work to contain the African side, with even Giroud tasked with man-marking the Fiorentina midfielder.

Sofyan Amrabat has been labelled as the standout player of the World Cup after Morocco's brave semi-final defeat to France.And the Fiorentina midfield.

“He’s always going to forgive him, he’s always going to have the support of the fans, that is always going to be the case with genuine fans. But Durham went one further, stating: “Well, he has been my player of the tournament, he is certainly talkSPORT’s man of the match.” “But it’s the ones that resonate, and I don’t want to put Amrabat down, but it’s the ones like him that resonate with young kids that are just starting off their journey in the game. “And he was driving at them, and the main reason they were so deep was because of his energy and the way he just cajoled his entire team and cajoled the entire nation.” “His drive, his energy, his leadership, everything that he stood for today, the French didn’t have in their ranks.” Speaking after the match on who their man of the match from Wednesday’s game was, talkSPORT’s Stuart Pearce said: “I think if I was edging on one it would be Amrabat.

Amrabat revealed he asked the AC Milan striker to 'Just stop!' following him, as the Moroccan explained that the French side resorted to man-marking in ...

but he replied that he was instructed to follow me for the whole game.' It’s a really big compliment to all of Morocco. The Fiorentina midfielder said that he asked the AC Milan striker to 'Just stop!' following him around the pitch. 'But we should be proud that we played against the reigning world champions in the way we did. Sofyan Amrabat reveals he begged Olivier Giroud to stop 'following me everywhere' during Morocco's semi-final defeat... 'Their striker, Olivier Giroud, was following me everywhere all over the midfield!

Midfield duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi were key to the Atlas Lions' superb tournament, and Parlour says both would be perfect for the Gunners. Ounahi ...

[talkSPORT.com](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true). “Morocco were very good. [talkSPORT Breakfast](https://talksport.com/topic/sports-breakfast/). [Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to France](https://talksport.com/football/1277664/france-argentina-world-cup-final-win-morocco/). [whose crunching tackle on Mbappe thrilled supporters](https://talksport.com/football/1277700/sofyan-amrabat-kylian-mbappe-tackle-morocco-france-world-cup/), and England legend Stuart Pearce – and Ounahi were two of Morocco’s outstanding performers in the middle of the park. [Morocco have been the story of this winter World Cup so far](https://talksport.com/football/1277821/morocco-better-team-france-world-cup-semi-final/).

Fiorentina and Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat admits that he is flattered by links with a move to either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.

"We have a good coach at Fiorentina too but...yes, I like Cholo's style." But I'm a Fiorentina player, I respect the club and I have a great relationship with the president," Amrabat said. [Fiorentina](/football/fiorentina/) midfielder [Sofyan Amrabat](/people/sofyan-amrabat/) has admitted that he is flattered to be linked with moves to the likes of [Atletico Madrid](/football/atletico-madrid/) and [Barcelona](/football/barcelona/).

The Moroccan international was forced to ask Olivier Giroud to stop constantly man-marking him during Wednesday night's defeat by France at the World Cup ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/amrabat-giroud-morocco-liverpool-transfer-28738352#comments-wrapper) Should Liverpool sign Amrabat? "But we should be proud that we played against the reigning world champions in the way we did. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) semi-finals as Morocco became the first African nation to ever reach the last four of the competition, but that was as far as they could go as Les Bleus ran out 2-0 winners on the night. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) giants [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc). "I said to him, 'Just stop!' but he replied that he was instructed to follow me for the whole game." "When we look back, I’m sure we will realise that. It’s a really big compliment to all of Morocco. "Will I be able to smile about it later? Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/amrabat-giroud-morocco-liverpool-transfer-28738352#comments-wrapper) But now it’s mainly just bitter," he insisted. Their striker, Olivier Giroud, was following me everywhere all over the midfield!," he told NOS at full-time. [Morocco](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/morocco-football-team) midfielder and [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) transfer target Sofyan Amrabat has confessed he had a chat with [Olivier Giroud](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/olivier-giroud) mid-game and asked the France striker to stop man-marking him.

Sofyan Amrabat will have 'woken up' top clubs around Europe with his World Cup displays, according to his brother.Nordin Amrabat, who previously playe.

“I think the top clubs in Europe who have been sleeping have now woken up. talkSPORT is bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup. [Sport Witness, the former Watford man said: ](http://sportwitness.co.uk/players-brother-confirms-january-talks-tottenham-sends-warning-rivals-now-woken/)“I am really incredibly proud of Sofyan. [Liverpool being linked,](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-snubs-liverpool-transfer-25752435) Tottenham are another club who could revisit their interest after being in talks over a move for the player last year. [Football London](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/sofyan-amrabat-tottenham-transfer-paratici-25658590), Spurs had hoped to sign Amrabat in the January transfer window before eventually signing Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus. Nordin Amrabat, who previously played for Watford, was discussing the future of his brother who has been hugely impressive for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar.

Tottenham 'are preparing to outbid Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat'… with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay ...

with Antonio Conte's side willing to 'pay upwards of £50m' for the Fiorentina midfielder [reportedly](/sport/football/article-11537515/Tottenham-clubs-interested-signing-Argentinas-Alexis-Mac-Allister-Brighton.html) in the running to acquire Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, after his impressive performances for Argentina during the Qatar World Cup. [Tottenham](/sport/teampages/tottenham-hotspur.html) are expected to 'escalate their attempts' to beat [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) and [Atletico Madrid](/sport/teampages/atletico-madrid.html) to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat for more than £50m this January. [back in January](/sport/football/article-10437635/Tottenham-enquire-Fiorentina-midfielder-Amrabat-hold-talks-Wolves-Traore.html), after it appeared he had struggled to settle in to life in the Serie A. [claimed](/sport/football/article-11539681/Emmanuel-Macron-told-Sofyan-Amrabat-BEST-midfielder-World-Cup.html) he was 'the best midfielder in Qatar.' [The midfielder has been a constant in Morocco's inspirational World Cup side](/sport/football/article-11542523/Croatia-vs-Morocco-World-Cup-2022-Team-news-kick-time-TV-channel-stream-head-head.html)

Ray Parlour is convinced that Arsenal should sign Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi after their impressive performances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar .

Parlour finished by saying: 'Morocco were very good. [talkSPORT ](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjK5tKCqfz7AhUW6-0KHV_hDVwYABAAGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESaeD2S3mIG6CblKbgrZ2zKcYg7rWnNeR-vOyNOymdcamFIuzL4nRYqR_s7Ra_kHXAE8pKyruWibJ73dU0oGhCuBcFVwq50Kvx9j6rL4U0JfNL6CsRazPOOvLF0aszpr-9FjIDCXtcRcqkvQ&sig=AOD64_0gA-2ktad0VoCBzGCg-qD7LS6F3A&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiw1MqCqfz7AhWKScAKHe52AhcQ0Qx6BAgFEAE)about which players he would sign, Parlour said: 'Ounahi, the No.8, he is different class. [ Morocco make history by beating Portugal 1-0](/sport/football/article-5865203/Portugal-1-0-Morocco-Cristiano-Ronaldo-heads-home-fourth-goal-World-Cup.html) to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.

Liverpool are reportedly in talks with the agency of Morocco and Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) The run back and tackle against Kylian Mbappe in last night’s loss was enough to gain admirers. Di Marzio claims that Liverpool would be a ‘dream’ move for Amrabat and his agency are hoping to make the deal happen. The Fiorentina midfielder guided his country to a World Cup semi-final, which unfortunately was where it ended for the African side. There have been several standout performers in Qatar, most of them having links with a move to Liverpool.

The Moroccan midfielder has been linked with a January transfer switch to Liverpool.

Speaking to Spanish publication Marca, Amrabat said: “I’m proud to be linked to top clubs like Barcelona and Atlético. Such form has seen the Fiorentina midfielder linked with moves to READ MORE: READ NEXT: [begged PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi to make a move for the Fiorentina man](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sofyan-amrabat-transfer-plea-liverpool-25723634) in an interview with French publication L'Équipe and later claimed the Ligue 1 champions would be an ideal club for Amrabat. [Liverpool sale latest as 'asking price' that would bring FSG to the table emerges](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-sale-fsg-asking-price-25471531)