Official | Samir El Mourabet signs Strasbourg contract extension

Official | Samir El Mourabet signs Strasbourg contract extension

class="wp-block-paragraph">Just like his formative club, Samir El Mourabet (21) has endured a difficult start to the Ligue 1 season. However, the Moroccan has now signed a new contract with RC Strasbourg Alsace.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">El Mourabet impressed for Le Racing last season and then also impressed for Morocco at last summer’s FIFA World Cup. The midfielder has, however, struggled during the opening weeks of the new campaign.

Morocco international a fringe figure this season

class="wp-block-paragraph">Sent off during the opener for his violent lash-out at Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, he was subsequently suspended for two games. Since returning, he has not replicated last season’s form, starting just two of Strasbourg’s eight games in the league. Le Racing, under new manager Hugo Oliveira, are currently lurking around the relegation zone.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">However, all the while, contract extension talks have been ongoing. El Mourabet’s old contract ran until the summer of 2030. His new deal runs until the summer of 2031.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">GFFN | Luke Entwistle