As FC Barcelona continues to work on the Marcus Rashford file, the Catalan club is already exploring fallback solutions in case of a deadlock. Among the profiles being monitored is Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, currently at Real Betis, whose name is being frequently mentioned by the blaugrana sports management. The Moroccan international appears to be a more financially accessible option, in a context where Barcelona’s economic constraints continue to weigh on its recruitment strategy.
Rashford remains the priority for Hansi Flick and Deco, with a deal estimated at around 30 million euros. The English player would be open to continuing his adventure in Catalonia, but the limits imposed by financial fair play could slow down, or even jeopardize, the completion of the deal. It is in this light that Barcelona is keeping several active alternatives, including the one leading to Abde, a former La Masia resident.
Transferred to Betis in 2023, Abde presents an interesting profile for Barça, which still retains 20% on a future resale. This factor could facilitate a potential return, even if the Andalusian club would currently value its winger at a higher amount than when he left. On the field, the Lion of the Atlas is having one of his most successful seasons, with solid statistics and notable progress in consistency, finishing, and offensive impact.
At this stage, the file remains open and Rashford is still the number one choice. However, if the operation were to fail, Barcelona could turn to a path that is better managed economically and sportingly. In this scenario, Abde Ezzalzouli stands out as a serious alternative, capable of offering the Catalan club a solution already familiar with its environment and requirements.
