Madrid’s New Ronaldo? Real Madrid Eyes Moroccan U20 Dynamo After World Cup Glory
21 October 2025
Real Madrid Targets Moroccan U20 Dynamo
Real Madrid is reportedly plotting to sign Othman Maama, the Moroccan U20 standout and Watford winger who was named the best player at the FIFA U20 World Cup, according to a Spanish press report.
Maama’s Morocco U20 team clinched the title by beating Argentina 2-0, with Maama playing a key role in the build-up that produced the second goal.
According to Defensa Central, Maama captured the attention of Real Madrid’s scouts thanks to his standout performances in the tournament, and Jonny Calvat, the club’s talent boss, has started monitoring him closely.
The Spanish media even draws a Ronaldo-style parallel, noting how Maama dazzled in a way reminiscent of Ronaldo’s early days at Sporting Lisbon before his famous move to Manchester United.
The Moroccan winger is noted for strength, speed, dribbling, and fearlessness in duels—traits that echoed Ronaldo’s breakout season.
The report adds that Real Madrid watched Maama throughout the tournament and were impressed, especially since he had not yet played in the English Championship since his move for 1.3 million euros.
Although negotiations are challenging at the moment, Calvat continues to keep Maama under close watch.
Madrid’s Plan and What Lies Ahead
The plan is to monitor Maama’s development over the season with Watford and assess whether he can sustain his level in tougher competitions.
If his progression continues, Maama could become a tangible target for Madrid in the near future.
Maama, who earned the World Cup Best Player award, contributed to five goals in the tournament—four assists and one goal against Brazil.
Walid Regragui recently highlighted the potential of Morocco’s youth, hinting that several young players could join the senior squad for AFCON, provided they return with the title from Chile.
In remarks to Kooora, Regragui stressed that he follows these talents, acknowledging the CAN’s high stakes but expressing confidence in their abilities and potential future with the senior national team.
Among the highlighted youths are striker Yasser Zabiri, winger Maama, defender Ismail Baouaf, and midfielders Naïm Piarr and Yassin Khalifi, who have become central to discussions about Morocco’s football future.
A Hero’s Welcome
Morocco’s team received a legendary welcome at Rabat-Salé airport, with heavy media coverage and fans celebrating the historic World Cup win that set the nation on a path toward global football prominence.
The federation’s leadership signaled a bold reward plan for players and staff, with a grand ceremony planned at Mohammed VI Complex to honor the champions and their contributions to Moroccan football legacy.
Over 10,000 Chilean supporters had shown solidarity with Morocco at the airport, underscoring the tournament’s global reverberations and the cross-continental admiration for the young squad.
The King’s message of congratulations framed the team’s achievements as a milestone in Moroccan sport, further fueling optimism about the players’ futures on the world stage.
As the celebration continued, discussions about Maama’s next steps with Madrid intensified, illustrating how a single World Cup hero can spark a potential transfer that could redefine a club’s scouting priorities for years to come.
Punchlines aside, if Maama keeps dazzling, Real Madrid might have to hire a translator for every defender who tries to keep up with him—because speed kills, but in football, speed wins the day.
Also, if he masters two-footed finishing, the ball might file for a patent on being unstoppable. Madrid, consider the upgrade complete: Maama and momentum, coming soon to a pitch near you.
