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KOMPAS.com – The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has concluded and the winter transfer market in January will soon open for Europe’s big leagues.
The momentum of the 2022 World Cup which is close to the opening of the January transfer market is used by players to increase the attractiveness of the clubs monitoring during the tournament.
Names like Jude Bellingham (England), Rafael Leao (Portugal), and Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) have indeed been the target of big clubs, even before the 2022 World Cup rolls around.
However, there are other names who are making good use of the 2022 World Cup and could become targets for big clubs in the January 2023 transfer market.
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1. Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco/Fiorentina)
Morocco has become the most surprising dark horse at the 2022 World Cup with its success as a nation on the African continent and the first Arab country to qualify for the semifinals.
Amidst the success of the Atlas Lions, Sofyan Amrabat was the heart and soul of the Moroccan team and his ability as a defensive midfielder left the crowd in awe.
Amrabat was someone who truly embodied the Moroccan spirit during the 2022 World Cup, with his above-average ability to win the ball and lead the midfield with his fighting spirit and tenacity.
There have been reports of interest from the Premier League. Liverpool reportedly wants to secure the services of the Fiorentina player as player number 6 on the team.
Also read: Sofyan Amrabat, Moroccan Rock that France Must Watch Out for
2. Goncalo Ramos (Portugal/Benfica)
A new star from Portugal emerged with a tough task, namely replacing the role of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was backed up by coach Fernando Santos. The star is named Goncalo Ramos.
Top scorer This Portuguese league scored hat-trick in his debut match at the 2022 World Cup against Switzerland in the round of 16, when he replaced team captain Ronaldo as a starter.
Ramos was again trusted as a starter against Morocco in the quarter-finals. However, he could not do much and Portugal failed to qualify for the semifinals.
However, the form Ramos showed during the 2022 World Cup was enough to earn interest from Ronaldo’s former club Manchester United, according to reports. ESPN.
Ramos has a release clause from Benfica at 120 million euros or nearly Rp. 2 trillion.
Also read: Profile of Goncalo Ramos, scored a hat-trick when replacing Cristiano Ronaldo
3. Enzo Fernandez (Argentina/Benfica)
Enzo Fernandez received the FIFA Young Player Award, the symbol of the best young player for the 2022 World Cup, after the Argentina vs France final at the Lusail Stadium, Doha, Qatar. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)The 2022 World Cup will be a tournament that Enzo Fernandez will never forget. He managed to bring home the World Cup championship trophy and the tournament’s best young player award.
Fernandez at such a young age has demonstrated a high level of defensive ability as a midfielder and his vision reads the space in the final third.
One of his best abilities is that he is always ready to receive the ball and channel it with good vision.
Fernandez recorded more than 100 touches of the ball against Australia in the last 16 and made three key passes against Croatia in the semifinals.
Even though he just moved to Benfica from River Plate this summer, it is not impossible that he will soon move to big clubs in European leagues.
Also read: Enzo Fernandez: Shining at the 2022 World Cup, Be a Hunt for Real Madrid and Liverpool
4. Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina/Brighton & Hove Albion)
Argentina national team midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister, celebrated his goal against Poland in the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C match which was held at the 974 Stadium, Doha, on Wednesday (11/30/2022) evening local time. This article presents the profile of Alexis Mac Allister.Alexis Mac Allister has transformed from having only eight appearances for Argentina to becoming the main choice for coach Lionel Scaloni during the 2022 World Cup.
His performance in the 2022 World Cup final against France demonstrated his determination and energy to defend Argentina’s midfield and he did well in his job.
Playing out wide on the left or as an attacking midfielder in the center, Mac Allister demonstrated a work ethic for defense and high pressing as well as being shrewd at moving off the ball.
At Brighton & Hove Albion, he was more centrally positioned as the number 8 midfielder, and he had just renewed his contract with his club shortly before the start of the tournament in Qatar.
It is the right move for Brighton to extend Mac Allister’s contract, just before he will become a target for big clubs after the 2022 World Cup is over.
Also read: Argentina World Cup Champion, Brighton Hopes To Keep Mac Allister As Long As Possible
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