Inter Milan have secured the signing of 16-year-old Franco-Algerian winger Mahdi Maghlout from French club Sporting Club Aubagne Air Bel (SCAAB), in a deal that underscores the Italian side’s focus on emerging talent.
The Aix-en-Provence-born prospect has put pen to paper on a contract running until 2028, joining a growing list of European clubs investing in young players developed through the French training system.
Maghlout, who possesses dual French and Algerian heritage, has impressed scouts with his pace, technical ability, and attacking versatility on the wing.
His move to Serie A marks a significant step in his development, as he prepares to adapt to one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.
While only 16, Maghlout is already regarded as one of the brightest talents in his age group in France.
Inter Milan’s recruitment of the teenager reflects the club’s ongoing strategy of combining first-team experience with long-term investment in young players, following the examples of other teenage signings who have successfully graduated to top-flight football.
The transfer highlights a wider trend across Europe, where clubs are increasingly scouting the French youth system, renowned for producing technically gifted players capable of thriving on the continent’s biggest stages.
For Maghlout, the move offers exposure to elite training facilities, high-level coaching, and competitive matches that will be crucial to his progression.
Inter Milan fans will be eager to see how he develops, with expectations that he could be integrated into the club’s Primavera (youth) setup before pushing for first-team opportunities.
His signing also reinforces the growing pipeline of Franco-Algerian talent into European football, joining a lineage of players who have successfully transitioned from French academies to major European clubs while representing Algeria or France internationally.
