Olympique de Marseille are targeting Adam Aznou, the 19-year-old Moroccan left-back currently struggling at Everton. After a promising move from Bayern Munich last summer, he has failed to establish himself and could end up in Ligue 1 during the 2026 summer transfer window.
Trained at the legendary La Masia, Aznou joined Bayern Munich in 2022, where he made just four professional appearances, including a brief outing in the Bundesliga and one appearance at the 2025 Club World Cup. Loaned to Real Valladolid in La Liga, he played 13 matches before signing for Everton in July 2025 for around €9 million, on a deal running until 2029. The English club, managed by David Moyes, brought him in to compete with Vitaliy Mykolenko, but the move has turned into a nightmare: zero Premier League starts and just one appearance in the FA Cup against Sunderland AFC (34 minutes, one penalty won).
An unexpected flop at Goodison Park
Despite reported regrets from Bayern—who held a buy-back option—Aznou has been stuck on the bench or left out of matchday squads, with only 23 inclusions this season. Everton fans, growing impatient, have criticized the investment: a weekly salary of £25,000 for a player barely seen in league action. Former scout Bryan King has questioned the transfer and suggested a loan move to revive his career.
A Moroccan international with six caps since committing in 2023 (after youth appearances for Spain), Aznou has still shown promise in cup competitions: 86% pass accuracy, one successful dribble, and five duels won against Sunderland.
In Marseille, OM see him as the ideal profile to strengthen their left flank. Already shortlisted for summer 2026, this high-potential talent—compared to early-blooming prospects—could relaunch his trajectory under Roberto De Zerbi or his successor. With experience at top clubs and a Maghreb passport, Aznou represents the kind of bold gamble OM love to take in their push for European qualification.
Now it’s up to Everton to decide: sale, loan, or forced stay? The saga is heating up, as the Moroccan youngster dreams of a fresh start in France.