Moroccan defender Achraf Dari vows to give everything to new club Kalmar FF

Moroccan Defender Acharf Dari has pledged to give his all to his new club, Kalmar FF.

The versatile defender sealed a loan move to the Swedish club in a transfer from Egyptian outfit Al Ahly on Tuesday, March 3.

Speaking in his first interview, Dari shared his delight with the move, stressing that he will give everything to help the club achieve their goals.

“It’s a great feeling to be here. I’m really looking forward to meeting my new teammates and playing in front of the fans. I know Kalmar has a good history and I will do my best to help the team and I hope we can achieve good things together and get good results in the Swedish league,” Dari noted.

Dari began his professional journey with Wydad AC, making his senior debut in 2017. Over time, he established himself as a cornerstone of the team, featuring in 141 matches before taking his career abroad.

In 2022, he secured a move to France with Stade Brestois 29. He made his league debut on August 7 against RC Lens and later scored his first goal in a 3-1 victory over Angers SCO.

After 22 league appearances in France, Dari joined Belgian outfit Royal Charleroi SC on loan in February 2024, where he played nine matches and found the net three times.

On August 28, 2024, he made a high-profile switch to Al Ahly. During his time with the Egyptian giants, he featured in 26 matches before sealing his latest move to Sweden.

At international level, Dari has earned seven caps with the Moroccan national team and was part of the Atlas Lions squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.