Brilliant with Morocco during this World Cup, Ismaël Saibari changed dimension. Author of very high level performances and three goals in the group stage, the attacking midfielder has established himself as one of the great architects of the Atlas Lions’ journey. Performances which finally convinced Bayern Munich to bet on him this summer. But before joining Bavaria, the former PSV Eindhoven player, voted player of the year in the Eredivisie, could have taken a completely different direction.
According to The ParisianSaibari’s name was proposed to PSG last December. His entourage had transmitted his profile to Parisian leaders, but they had never really followed up. The capital club did not consider the Moroccan a priority and his profile did not seem to interest Luis Enrique. PSG finally recruited, three weeks later, Dro Fernández from FC Barcelona. A style more in line with the Parisian project which focuses more on youth.
