CAN U20: A rising star catches Hull City's eye

European club scouts are working tirelessly at this Africa Cup of Nations, which has now reached its crucial stage.

Several players have caught the spotlight in the tournament, most notably Moroccan defensive midfielder Reda Laalaoui.

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According to Moroccan media, the "Lion Cubs" prodigy is set to join Hull City in the coming days.

As reported by the Arabic-language newspaper Almountakhab, his current club FUS Rabat has already given the green light for the transfer to be finalized, pending the player's trip to England for the customary medical examination.

What should you know about Reda Laalaoui?

At 20 years old, the Rabat native has featured in 25 matches for FUS Rabat this 2024-2025 season, racking up 4 goals and providing 3 assists.

He has also made 23 appearances for the Morocco U20 national team, notching 6 goals in the process.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.