Barcelona signs Belgian-Moroccan midfielder Mahdi El Maimouni
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Barcelona has announced the signing of 17-year-old midfielder Mahdi El Maimouni. The young player, originally from Sporting Charleroi, has drawn comparisons to club legend Sergio Busquets. After leaving Charleroi as a free agent, El Maimouni's incorporation into Barcelona's youth setup is now official. The team has been monitoring his development closely and has now secured his transfer.
- •Mahdi El Maimouni is a 17-year-old midfielder.
- •He previously played for Sporting Charleroi.
- •El Maimouni has been compared to Sergio Busquets.
- •His transfer was announced by Barcelona on July 23, 2026.
- •He joins Barcelona's youth setup after leaving Charleroi as a free agent.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Barcelona announce signing of midfield starlet
"La Liga champions Barcelona have this week announced the signing of up-and-coming Belgian-Moroccan starlet Mahdi El Maimouni.El Maimouni, for his part, is a 17-year-old midfielder, who has spent recen...
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