Aston Villa now want to sign Olympiacos hero Ayoub El Kaabi – Exclusive
Aston Villa are interested in a move for Olympiacos star Ayoub El Kaabi, Villa News understands.
Olympiacos made history on Wednesday 29 May, becoming the first Greek side to win a European trophy as José Luis Mendilibar’s team lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League with a 1-0 win over Fiorentina in Athens.
El Kaabi was the hero once again, scoring the winning goal deep into extra time.
It was his 11th strike of the tournament, with five of those coming across both legs of Olympiacos’ semi-final win over Aston Villa.
And following his European heroics, it seems that Villa have taken notice.
Aston Villa could make a move for Olympiacos star Ayoub El Kaabi
A source with close links to the West Midlands-based club has exclusively revealed to Villa News that El Kaabi is a player “of interest.”
Unai Emery’s side were keen to see how the striker got on during the final.
Villa News understands that the club are now in the hunt to sign the Morocco international.
Villa were beaten 6-2 on aggregate by Olympiacos in the semi-final of the Conference League.
El Kaabi bagged a hattrick in a 4-2 win at Villa Park (2 May) before scoring twice during the return leg in Greece (9 May).
The 30-year-old arrived at Olympiacos on a free transfer from Al-Saad SC last summer.
He has scored 33 goals and provided three assists in 50 appearances for the club.
At international level, El Kaabi has 22 goals in 44 appearances for Morocco.
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