AJ Auxerre adopts an economic recruitment strategy for summer mercato, forced by a limited budget. The Burgundy club favours the search for low-cost players and does not hesitate to take calculated risks. The latest acquisition attests to this: a loan without option to purchase the Moroccan middle ground Osama El Azzouzi, according to Fabrizio Romano. This 24-year-old, Moroccan international player will quickly join the AJ Auxerre under Christophe Pélisier.

This loan comes after a difficult period for El Azzouzi, who is looking to revive his career after a serious knee injury and reduced play time in Bologna. The operation, approved by both clubs, allows AJ Auxerre to strengthen its field environment without long-term financial commitment. For Bologna, it offers El Azzouzi crucial minutes of competition for the next African Cup of Nations and the World Cup.

El Azzouzi, with six selections in the Moroccan national team and having participated in the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, joins the AJ Auxerre with the aim of regaining its best level and bringing its experience to the team. The official signing and integration of the player into the Auxerrois group is expected in the next few days, once the administrative formalities are completed. This arrival represents an important reinforcement for AJ Auxerre, which aims to structure itself and progress this season.

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