Moroccan attacking midfielder Saad El Haddad has turned down an approach from Fiorentina, choosing instead to remain focused on his progress with Venezia in Serie B.
Sources close to Africsoccer revealed that Fiorentina had shown serious interest in securing the 20-year-old’s signature, but El Haddad preferred to continue developing with his current club.
His decision reflects a strategic approach to career growth rather than a rush toward a high-profile move.
Despite the rejection, interest in El Haddad has not cooled across Italy. Parma Calcio 1913, one of Serie B’s most historic clubs, continues to monitor his performances closely and could make a move in the next transfer window.
El Haddad, a product of Venezia’s academy, gained attention during the 2023–24 season with a standout campaign for the U19 team.
He scored 13 goals in 31 matches—an impressive tally for a midfielder—and his creativity and technical ability earned him a professional contract with Venezia in June 2024, valid until 2027.
Since his promotion to the senior squad, El Haddad has shown confidence and consistency. His sharp vision, intelligent positioning, and refined ball control have made him one of the most talked-about young players in Serie B.
Scouts from across Europe now consider him one of the top emerging talents in his age group.
On the international front, El Haddad played a vital role in Morocco’s U20 World Cup triumph in Chile.
His composure and tactical discipline throughout the tournament elevated his status within Moroccan football and caught the attention of several European clubs.
Among his potential suitors, Parma appear the most determined. The club’s long-standing tradition of developing young talent makes it an appealing destination for El Haddad.
Parma’s current project focuses on nurturing youth and offering steady opportunities for development, aligning perfectly with the midfielder’s career ambitions.
Parma’s management reportedly views El Haddad as a long-term investment capable of strengthening their midfield and contributing to the team’s future promotion ambitions.
The Moroccan youngster’s maturity in career planning has already earned him praise within the Italian football community.
Aside from Parma, Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad have also expressed interest in the player.
However, El Haddad’s focus remains on improving his craft and earning consistent minutes at Venezia before considering a transfer.
El Haddad’s discipline, technical mastery, and determination have placed him among Morocco’s most promising footballers in Europe.
His refusal to rush into a big transfer underlines his ambition to grow through consistent game time rather than prestige alone.
At just 20, Saad El Haddad represents the new generation of Moroccan talent shaping its path with patience and purpose.
If he continues on this trajectory, he could soon join the ranks of Morocco’s top exports to European football.
