Ayoub El Baraka: Moroccan midfielder joins US Sale on free transfer from US Temara

Moroccan attacking midfielder Ayoub El Baraka has joined US Sale on a free transfer from US Temara. The 34-year-old moves across the Moroccan football pyramid after leaving Temara, where he had been a senior figure in the squad.

El Baraka, who operates primarily as an attacking midfielder, brings significant experience to his new club as US Sale reshape their squad. His arrival gives the side an additional creative option between midfield and attack, as they look to strengthen their options in the final third.

The move keeps the Casablanca-born player in domestic football, with the transfer confirmed on 20 July 2026. Having spent his recent seasons at US Temara, El Baraka now switches to another established Moroccan outfit without a transfer fee changing hands.

US Sale will hope El Baraka’s know-how and versatility in advanced midfield roles can add balance to their attacking play and provide guidance to younger members of the squad. The veteran playmaker’s switch from US Temara to US Sale is completed as a free transfer.