Erik Ten Hag is set to bring another of his former Ajax players to Man United - but who is Noussair Mazraoui? Meet the £15m star who likes fishing, prays five times a day and was in hot water over pro
Daily MailErik Ten Hag has a track record of turning to a familiar face to solve a Man United crisis. Noussair Mazraoui is set for a £15m move to Old Trafford to solve Erik Ten Hag's right-back issues The Moroccan international played a key role in his nation's run to the 2022 World Cup semis Ten Hag has a track record of turning to a familiar face to solve a Man United crisis. A switch to right-back kickstarted Mazraoui's career and in the 2018/19 campaign he was named as the club's Talent of the Year After a tough following campaign which was riddled with injuries, Mazraoui bounced back in 2020/21 with 34 competitive appearances as the side won another double Mazraoui nabbed five goals and four assists as he secured a third Eredivisie winner's medal His attacking displays down the Dutch side's right flank earned Mazraoui a move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in 2022 He nabbed five goals and four assists as he secured a third Eredivisie winner's medal. Since then, the Moroccan has turned out 55 times for the German outfit, claiming seven assists, winning the Bundesliga and the Supercup in 2023 He has also had success on the international stage, making 28 appearances for his country The right-back also played a central role in their incredible run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022 Known for marauding down the wing and setting up teammates, the 26-year-old also makes sure he performs his defensive duties, often firing up the crowd with sliding tackles Off the pitch, Mazraoui kept himself occupied by fishing, walking around Munich's English Garden and spending time with his family including his wife who he married at the age of 23. Ten Hag will be holding out hope that the full-back can help kickstart Antony 's United career on the team's right-hand side 'I condemn all terrorism and terrorist organisations,' said the Moroccan international.