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Fiorentina are intent on keeping midfielder Sofyan Amrabat beyond this month’s transfer deadline regardless of serious interest from Liverpool
Sofyan Amrabat rose to major prominence during the 2022 World Cup, helping Morocco become the first African nation in the tournament’s 92-year history to reach the semi-finals.
The 26-year-old’s heroic shielding performances at the heart of midfield saw Morocco keep clean sheets against Croatia, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal in Qatar, before eventually succumbing to France at the penultimate hurdle and going on to finish fourth.
Fiorentina want to keep Amrabat
While it was stated that the Italian club had knocked back any January enquiries for the midfielder, it is now believed Fiorentina are intent on keeping him beyond this month’s transfer deadline.
Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone has now publicly confirmed this. “For Amrabat, we are convinced of the team we have created and we do not want to sell,” he told Sportitalia.
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According to CalcioMercato, Amrabat had been given a £35m price tag. Although this may appear relatively cheap in the current market, Liverpool were put off by their valuation.
Big picture for Liverpool
Liverpool have been interested in Amrabat since the World Cup as they look for midfield reinforcements. However, It now appears the Moroccan is poised to stay with the Serie A club which will represent a blow for the Anfield side.
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Amrabat joined Fiorentina from Belgian side Club Brugge in 2020 and has a contract until 2024 that has an option to extend it until 2025.
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