Young Moroccan striker Elyess Dao has joined Belgian first division (Pro League) RSC Anderlecht from French Ligue 2 side Amiens, the Brussels club announced on Monday.
“Elyess Dao (18) has initialed a contract until 2029 with RSC Anderlecht, whom he joined on the last day of the transfer window,” the club said on its website, deeming that the young player will ‘strengthen the attacking line’ of RSCA.
“Elyess is a talented striker with a very interesting profile. He was brought up as a striker, but can be deployed in all offensive positions,” enthused Anderlecht sporting director Olivier Renard.
“He has our playing style, he’s very good on the ball and quick. There was a lot of interest in him and we are delighted that he has chosen to join RSC Anderlecht”, he added.
Dao was trained in his hometown of Toulouse from the age of 6, before moving he moved to France’s Amiens last summer.
In Ligue 2, the young striker played 14 games as a substitute and made one assist. In three Coupe de France matches, he started twice and scored twice.
Elyess Dao played 3 matches with the Moroccan U20 national team, and 2 with the U18s.
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