He almost joined Real Madrid! Amine Gouiri, sparkling Sunday at the Vélodrome against Brest with a hat -trick, could have evolved under the colors of Real Madrid. In 2020, when he was still in Olympique Lyonnais, the Spanish club, seduced by its potential, would have tried to recruit it, reveals the team.
Faced with this prestigious opportunity, the young attacker made a daring choice: that of refusing the Madrid offer to favor a project where he could flourish. He thus joined the OGC Nice, convinced that he would have sufficient playing time to progress serenely, far from the pressure and the fierce competition of Casa Blanca.
Gouiri, the ascent
A bet that has been paid. With the Aiglons, the Algerian international was able to fully express themselves. There were two full seasons there, before taking the direction of Stade Rennais. But after a promising start in Brittany, the attacker saw his progression curve slow down, to the point of looking for a new challenge this winter.
This is how he joined OM, this winter, with already 7 goals and 3 assists in 13 games. Another winning bet for the player, who finds a central role in a dynamic attack, but also for the Marseille club. His journey made of strong decisions, like that of saying no to Real Madrid, makes him today an important element in the device of Roberto de Zerbi.
With performances as impressive as that against Brest, Gouiri confirms that he made the right choice by focusing on his personal development. At just 25 years old, the attacker may not yet have said his last word on the European scene.
