Boufal joined Qatari club Al-Rayyan in January 2023 but had only played 16 games (4 goals, 2 assists) in a year and a half. The former Lille player, but also Celta Vigo and Southampton player, was injured in August 2023 (ruptured hamstring tendon) before suffering another injury during the CAN this winter. His contract was terminated this Monday with Al-Rayyan by mutual agreement, releasing this player valued at 6 million euros by Transfermarkt.
It is an experienced footballer who arrives at the Union since Sofiane Boufal has all the same 99 matches in Ligue 1, 70 matches in the Premier League and 35 matches in La Liga. Left winger by training, the right-hander can also play as an attacking midfielder.
The Red Devils fans remember Boufal who caused the free kick that led to Morocco’s opening goal against Belgium at the last World Cup (0-2). The Union was looking for a player who could play on the left side since the serious injury of Henok Teklab who is sidelined for several months following a fractured fibula.
