Auxerre Secure Loan Deal for Moroccan Midfielder Oussama El Azzouzi

Auxerre have reached a deal to sign 24-year-old Moroccan midfielder Oussama El Azzouzi from Bologna. The move is a loan for the season, and there’s no option to buy. Auxerre plan to make the move official next week.

DEAL AGREED FOR EL AZZOUZI

Auxerre have made a deal to strengthen their midfield by signing El Azzouzi on loan from Serie A side Bologna. The Morocco international, who only played three times last season due to injury and competition for places, has received high praise despite his limited playing time for being a solid defensive midfielder. El Azzouzi has represented Morocco six times since making his debut in 2023 and will bring top-flight experience to Auxerre as they prepare for the upcoming Ligue 1 season according to reports.

AUXERRE AND BOLOGNA LAST SEASON

Auxerre finished 11th in the Ligue 1 last season, but were 15 points behind the last team to qualify for European football, Strasbourg, and the addition to the team indicates that the team will push for European qualification by end of the upcoming season. Bologna, on the other hand, secured a mid-table finish in Serie A, finishing 9th last season, but El Azzouzi struggled for minutes following an early season knee injury. Before his setback, he made 20 appearances in his first campaign with Bologna, scoring two goals and assisting twice as noted in recent discussions.

LOOKING AHEAD FOR AUXERRE AND EL AZZOUZI

Auxerre are hoping El Azzouzi will play a key role when the new Ligue 1 season begins next month. The team’s first match will be against Stade Brestois, currently projected as mid-table rivals for the upcoming campaign. With an ambitious project under head coach Christophe Pélissier, Auxerre want to establish themselves quickly and avoid a relegation battle. For El Azzouzi, regular playing time in France offers a chance to revive his career and push for further national team call-ups. The loan, with no purchase option, gives both the club and the player flexibility as the season unfolds as reported.