As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Moroccan international Ismael Saibari is emerging as one of the tournament’s most promising players, Spanish sports daily Sport reported on Thursday.
Following an outstanding season with PSV Eindhoven, crowned by the Dutch league title, the Moroccan attacking midfielder is attracting growing attention ahead of the global football showpiece, the publication noted.
According to the same source, Bayern Munich, managed by Vincent Kompany, is seeking to gain an edge over several leading European clubs in the race to sign the player before the start of the tournament.
At 25, Saibari has stood out through high-level performances, recording 19 goals and nine assists across all competitions. The newspaper also highlighted his versatility, allowing him to operate as an attacking midfielder, winger or false nine.
The publication further indicated that the Bavarian club is keen to move early in anticipation of a potential rise in the player’s market value should he deliver convincing performances at the World Cup. Saibari remains under contract with PSV Eindhoven until 2029.
First called up to the Moroccan national team in 2023, Ismael Saibari has since established himself as one of the key figures in the Morocco national football team, which is set to face Brazil, Scotland and Haiti in the group stage, the Spanish media outlet added.
The Moroccan side will approach the 2026 World Cup with high ambitions, hoping to match or surpass its historic achievement at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Sport concluded.
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