Racing Santander forward Yassir Zabiri expresses desire to play for Barcelona

Racing Santander striker Yassir Zabiri has publicly stated his ambition to join FC Barcelona, citing a lifelong support for the club. The 21-year-old Moroccan international, currently on loan from Rennes, has recorded five goals in his first five La Liga matches this season. His performance has placed him among the league's top scorers, trailing only Barcelona captain Raphinha. Barcelona previously sought to strengthen their center-forward position during the summer transfer window following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. While the club successfully added Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal, interest in potential strikers remains high heading into the January window. Zabiri, who represented Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is under contract with Rennes until 2029 and is scheduled to return to his parent club following the conclusion of his current loan.

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