DR ‹ › FC Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Moroccan talent Yassine Gessime, who currently plays for French club Strasbourg and was part of the Morocco U-23 team that won the Youth World Cup. According to the Catalan newspaper Sport, the club continues to follow its strategy of identifying promising young players ahead of Europe's major clubs as the transfer market approaches. The player's agent, Hervé Kross, confirmed the interest, saying that while Barcelona have not yet submitted an official offer, «the interest is real and discussions have taken place». Gessime joined Strasbourg in January 2026 from USL Dunkerque in France's second division in a deal worth around €7 million. The move marked an important step in his career after an impressive spell at Dunkerque, where he scored two goals and provided six assists in 13 matches this season. The potential signing would fit Barcelona's recruitment policy, which focuses on young players with strong technical potential and relatively modest transfer fees, allowing the club to strengthen the squad while maintaining financial stability. Sport also reports that Chelsea FC are monitoring Jassim, evaluating his performances before deciding whether to make an official move for the Moroccan midfielder. Article modifié le 11/03/2026 à 13h45
