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The Atlas Lions coach said there is no conflict between him and the midfielder, while stressing that past achievements earn respect but do not guarantee a place in the team.

Sofyan Amrabat announced on Tuesday, September 8, that he will no longer make himself available for the Moroccan national team as long as Mohamed Ouahbi remains in charge of the Atlas Lions.

The Moroccan winger is unavailable after coming down with flu, while Manuel Pellegrini also addressed Sofyan Amrabat’s move to Ajax.

The Moroccan international joins the Dutch club as a free agent after leaving Fenerbahçe, returning to the Netherlands and the Eredivisie for the first time since 2018.

Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat is close to joining Ajax after reaching a reported verbal agreement with the Dutch club, following the termination of his contract with Turkish side Fenerbahçe by mutual consent.

Real Betis have reportedly submitted an initial offer to Fenerbahçe for Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat, who spent last season on loan at the Andalusian club. Talks are continuing between the clubs, with several options being considered to facilitate the midfielder’s return to Seville, which remains a priority for Manuel Pellegrini.

The Moroccan midfielder is still on the Spanish club’s radar as Manuel Pellegrini looks to add a defensive midfielder before the transfer window closes, although Amrabat’s situation at Fenerbahçe and salary remain obstacles.

Five days after Morocco’s quarterfinal exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to France, Mohamed Ouahbi offered a detailed assessment of the Atlas Lions’ campaign during a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. Speaking for nearly an hour, the national team coach revisited the reasons behind the loss to Les Bleus, defended his decisions, addressed the controversies surrounding his staff and several players, and reiterated one central message: Morocco is moving in the right direction, even though there is still plenty of work ahead.