Report: Former Barcelona winger who Xavi said had 'huge ability' is a contender to join Liverpool this summer
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Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Real Betis winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli as they seek attacking reinforcements this summer.The Reds are likely to sign at least one new winger to help soften the blow of Mohamed Salah’s exit, and may even buy a second as well.Yan Diomande currently looks like the biggest target, but according to Spanish outlet Diario de Sevilla, Ezzalzouli could also be one to watch for Liverpool. Who replaces Mohamed Salah against Man United on Sunday? 👀 Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Liverpool tracking Abdessamad EzzalzouliEzzalzouli – who goes by Abde – has always been a player of which big things were expected.
Having come through Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, he went on to make 14 first-team appearances, scoring once.Xavi hailed Abde as ‘a talented player‘ with ‘a huge ability to dribble past defenders’ after his breakthrough in 2021, and after finding a permanent home at Betis in 2023, the Moroccan has steadily been improving.2025/26 has been his best season yet, and having seen him post 12 goals and nine assists in all competitions, Diario de Sevilla claim that Liverpool’s interest has been piqued.The Reds are correctly said to be on the lookout for an ‘explosive winger’ and think that Abde could fit the bill. With a reported market value of around £26m, it’s claimed that Betis may be open to a sale.
Photo by Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Robert Lewandowski to Liverpool: Why Barcelona’s legendary striker could end up at AnfieldWhat kind of player is Ezzalzouli?With Liverpool on the lookout for pace out wide this summer, Abde would certainly fit the bill.A left-sided, right-footed winger, the 24-year-old is a box of tricks who is a joy to watch while running at his man.Not dissimilar in style to Luis Diaz, Abde has improved his goal-scoring output in each of the past three seasons, suggesting he is learning how to add the finishing touches to his game.Still relatively raw, Abde would be something of a gamble for Liverpool and would certainly not be the big-name, top of the range signing some fans are looking for. But if they want to get back to the model which saw them buy into the potential of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, Abde could be a smart addition.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox