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Liverpool monitoring Rennes defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal

The Moroccan centre-back is the subject of widespread European interest amid transfer monitoring.

Published: 14 Apr 2026 18:27 GMT • 6h ago

Liverpool FC has been closely monitoring the progress of Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, a 19-year-old Moroccan Centre-Back, since his performances at the U17 World Cup as part of a strategy focused on recruiting technical and versatile profiles. The defender, who was trained at the Mohammed VI Academy, faces widespread European interest. Borussia Dortmund is considered to be in a strong position to sign him. Other clubs are also interested, including Ajax Amsterdam, RB Leipzig, and several Ligue 1 clubs such as Stade Rennais and AS Monaco.

Ait Boudlal currently plays for Rennes, having joined in July 2024, making 14 appearances this season, and the French club is reportedly attempting to open discussions for a contract extension beyond 2028. The player's market value is now estimated to be around 10 million euros. He has also earned 1 cap for Morocco.