Ali Maamar, a right-back, won the U20 World Cup with Morocco, where he was a regular starter and was impressive. A potential high-profile future transfer is being mentioned, with Olympique Marseille and Torino interested in him. The Moroccan player has a contract until 2028, and Besnik Hasi wants to utilize the defender more at Anderlecht.

According to Het Nieuwsblad, Ali Maamar attracted the attention of Olympique Marseille during the U20 World Cup, where many European scouts were present in Chile. Sport.fr reports that coach Roberto De Zerbi has personally insisted on the arrival of Maamar to sporting director Pablo Longoria. The Italian coach finds him an excellent fit for his system and sees the young Moroccan as an interesting option for the future. Maamar is under contract with Anderlecht until mid-2028, giving RSCA a strong negotiating position.

According to African media, Olympique Marseille has shown interest in Anderlecht's 20-year-old Ali Maamar, who is currently playing for Morocco at the U20 World Cup. The versatile full-back, who can play on both the left and right, has previously been linked with PSG and Barcelona. The publication WinWin reported that Maamar has specifically drawn Marseille's attention with his combination of defensive and offensive qualities. His contract with the Belgian club runs until June 30, 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m.