Celta Vigo continues to invest in promising young talents and is preparing to welcome Jones El-Abdellaoui, an 18-year-old Norwegian striker of Moroccan origin. Coming from Vålerenga, the transfer is estimated at around 50 million Norwegian crowns (4.2 million euros), making it the largest sale in the Norwegian club’s history. El-Abdellaoui is expected to travel to Spain in the coming days to undergo his medical examination and finalize his contract with the La Liga club, which is banking on his attacking potential for the future.
Revealed this season in Obos-ligaen, the Norwegian second division, the young striker impressed by scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists in 26 matches. His performances attracted the attention of several European clubs, but it was Celta Vigo who won the race for this versatile player, capable of playing up front or on the wings. Proud of his Moroccan origins, El-Abdellaoui could also strengthen the ranks of the Atlas Lions in the future, which he favors over Norway for his international career.
With this transfer, Vålerenga sets a new record and ensures advantageous clauses, including bonuses and a percentage on a possible resale. For its part, Celta Vigo hopes that El-Abdellaoui will quickly adapt to the high level in La Liga, following in the footsteps of other young talents who have recently shone on Spanish pitches.
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