Moroccan footballer Sofiane Boufal has been one of the biggest surprises of this summer’s transfer market after reaching a final deal to play for a new professional in the Libyan league with Al-Ittihad Club.
The experienced winger, 32, has been available on the transfer market as a free agent without a contract since his brief stint at French side Le Havre last May before finalizing a deal with the Libyan side, pending an official announcement and presentation of a deal to fans.
Sofiane Boufali’s first professional appearance on the African continent
Boufali’s move to join Libyan club Al-Ittihad represents a special milestone in his football career as it is his first experience with a club on the African continent.
The surprise decision ended the controversy that has arisen in recent weeks over the possibility of the player’s return to the Moroccan professional league, a story that was denied by sources close to the “Atlas Lions” star, who confirmed that his compass was pointed towards this new challenge in Tripoli.
A busy journey for Buffalo between the major leagues of Europe and the Gulf
Sofiane Boufal has had a busy career in European and Arab stadiums, where he played for Lille, Angers and Le Havre in the French league.
He had professional experience at Southampton in the English Premier League and played for Celta Vigo in the Spanish league. He also defended the colors of Royal Union Saint-Jelois of Belgium and Al Rayyan of Qatar.
Sophien Boufal’s numbers at her last stop in Le Havre, France
The Moroccan star ends his journey to Le Havre after six months in the French Ligue 1, where he featured in 17 matches, scoring one goal and assisting four as he contributed to the club’s survival and avoidance of relegation.
Boufali thus begins a new chapter in his football career at Libyan club Al-Ittihad, an experience in which he looks forward to recapturing his best levels and adding to the squad in future competitions. The Moroccan star has ended his journey to Le Havre after six months with the team in the French league, during which he played a part in rescuing the club and avoiding relegation.
