Maghnes Akliouche: Algeria and France in tug-of-war over Monaco’s Rising Star

Maghnes Akliouche, a talented player from Monaco, is being fought over by Algeria and France. He was born in France to Algerian parents and is 22 years old. Even though he has played for France's younger teams, he can still play for Algeria's main team.

A famous French newspaper, Le Figaro, recently talked about Akliouche's skills and asked Didier Deschamps to invite him to play for France before Algeria can convince him to join their team. But Deschamps seems unsure about changing his current team, which leaves the chance open for Algeria.

This season, Akliouche has done very well, scoring two goals and helping with four more in 14 games. Since he started playing for Monaco's main team in 2022, he has played in 67 games and scored 20 goals.

With Algeria accelerating their approach and top clubs like Paris Saint-Germain expressing interest, Akliouche faces a pivotal decision regarding his international allegiance and future in football. Currently valued at €30 million, his trajectory continues to attract attention.