Rayo Vallecano signs former Barcelona winger on loan
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Former Barcelona winger Ilias Akhomach will continue the season at Rayo Vallecano.
Details: According to insider Fabrizio Romano, Rayo Vallecano has reached an agreement with Villarreal to loan Moroccan winger Ilias Akhomach until the end of the current season.
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It is reported that the player is currently undergoing his medical, after which the transfer will be made official.
Akhomach is a product of Barcelona's academy, where he was considered one of the most promising wingers before moving to Villarreal.
It’s worth noting that the Moroccan featured in three matches for the Catalan club. For his current team, Villarreal, Akhomach has already made 66 appearances, scoring six goals and providing seven assists. Transfermarkt values him at €12 million.
Reminder: Barcelona have held initial talks with Julián Álvarez.
