Neil El Aynaoui with Moroccan National Team. Photo Credit: Laloumance – A.Nawfel/ Wikimedia.org
Moroccan international Neil El Aynaoui, midfielder for Italian club AS Roma, has reportedly entered the radar of Real Madrid following his impressive performances with the Moroccan national team during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
El Aynaoui emerged as one of Morocco’s key midfield figures at AFCON 2025, standing out for his physical strength, tactical intelligence, and ability to link defense and attack throughout the tournament.
Real Madrid Monitoring El Aynaoui’s Progress
According to Italian media reports, Real Madrid’s management is closely monitoring the Roma midfielder’s development and has included him among a shortlist of players who fit the club’s long-term strategy focused on recruiting young, high-potential talents.
The reports suggest that El Aynaoui’s profile aligns with Real Madrid’s vision of building a sustainable project based on technically and tactically adaptable midfielders.
A Potential Long-Term Option for Madrid’s Midfield
Transfer news platform TransferFeed has identified El Aynaoui as a potential future option to strengthen Real Madrid’s midfield, especially as the club prepares for generational transitions in its squad.
The Moroccan midfielder joined AS Roma in the summer of 2025 from French side RC Lens, signing a contract that runs until June 2030.
Growing Role at AS Roma and Rising Market Value
El Aynaoui is expected to receive increased playing time during the second half of the season, which could allow him to establish himself as a regular starter in Roma’s lineup.
Such progression would likely boost his market value, currently estimated at around €20 million, and further strengthen his profile as one of Morocco’s most promising midfield talents on the European stage.
Source: Almountakhab.com
