Eliesse Ben Seghir has been one of many names lately linked with a transfer to Barcelona, because the membership look to additional improve their ranks within the attacking division.
Born in Saint Tropez, the Moroccan left winger has a contract with Monaco till 2027 and has already made an affect with 7 targets and 4 assists in 28 video games, alongside 3 targets in 8 caps for Morocco.
Ben Seghir heaps reward for Barcelona
Within the midst of hypothesis linking him with a transfer to Barcelona, Ben Seghir, in a latest interview, has expressed his admiration for the Catalan membership.
Ben Seghir shared his first vital encounter with FC Barcelona, saying (h/t Mundo Deportivo):
“On the primary journey of my life we went to Spain, to Barcelona. I used to be so completely satisfied. We visited the Camp Nou, the coaching centre, and I stood in entrance doing ‘dabs’ whereas my brother filmed me.”
His reference to the membership doesn’t finish there; his soccer inspirations are all former Barça stars, together with Neymar.
“In soccer, my idol, I’d say Neymar. I actually like his fashion of play. All the kids love Neymar and see themselves in him. He’s the idol of many children.”
Ben Seghir went on to speak about Lionel Messi in addition to effectively Ousmane Dembele, two former Barcelona superstars.
Ben Seghir is without doubt one of the rising stars in Ligue 1 (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
“There’s additionally Messi. What he does on the pitch is unimaginable. He has the flexibility to remove a complete staff and rating a objective to assist his staff win.
“It’s not given to everybody. I’ve additionally at all times appreciated Ousmane Dembele for his mind-set. He doesn’t fear, he has enjoyable. I like this mentality,” he added.
Ben Seghir additionally recalled the second he performed in opposition to Barcelona within the Champions League, earlier within the season as Monaco secured a win in opposition to Hansi Flick’s males.
“I made my debut within the Champions League this 12 months, it’s a dream come true. All soccer followers who watched this competitors on tv have dreamed of taking part in it, listening to the music whereas the gamers come on, it’s unimaginable,” he stated.
“It’s the top of soccer on a European scale, everybody sees you, it’s essentially the most eagerly awaited competitors. (…)
“We beat Barça, it’s a reminiscence (…) a really good second, an incredible victory. Mentally it was good for the entire group. And even for everybody’s ego, beating Barça is nice,” he concluded.
At present, one in all Monaco’s best gamers going ahead, one would anticipate Ben Seghir to proceed his exploits till the top of the season.
So for sure, the Moroccan worldwide may change into a scorching prospect out there subsequent summer season and will probably be attention-grabbing to see whether or not or not Barcelona leap in to make a transfer.