Mohamed Amoura is going through a particularly delicate period at Wolfsburg. Left out of the group during the trip to Cologne for disciplinary reasons officially announced by the club, the Algerian striker once again pays for his extra-sporting behavior. According to information relayed by the German press, Amoura left the training center prematurely without authorization after understanding that he would not start, citing an injury to justify his departure. An unacceptable gesture for the management and the technical staff, who reacted immediately. Coach Daniel Bauer made the strong decision to suspend him for one match, publicly reminding that “the team and the club came first”. A symbolic sanction but full of meaning, which illustrates Wolfsburg’s growing annoyance in the face of the repeated lapses of its top scorer, who is nevertheless essential in the fight for maintenance.
Despite this tense climate, Mohamed Amoura maintains a high rating on the transfer market. Author of 7 goals and 3 assists in the Bundesliga this season, the former Union Saint-Gilloise player remains one of the rare reasons for sporting satisfaction for Wolfsburg. Already last summer, several clubs had positioned themselves to attract him, notably Benfica, who were very close to concluding the deal before the operation collapsed. More recently, foreign teams including Leeds have again made inquiries, proof that his individual performances continue to appeal. Wolfsburg is not closing the door on a departure, but the German club remains firm on its financial demands, demanding nearly 40 million euros. An amount considered excessive by certain contenders, but which reflects the sporting importance of Amoura in a workforce in collective difficulty.
Amoura strangled Maehle in April
However, it is Mohamed Amoura’s behavioral excesses that most worry management. Last April, the Algerian took a step forward by strangling his teammate Joakim Maehle during training, a serious incident during which he was clearly identified as the aggressor. This is not the first time that the two men have come to blows. Already at the time, coach Ralph Hasenhüttl had punished him by excluding him from a session and relegating him to the bench during the following match. This episode, added to other escapades, notably his embarrassing behavior with the Algerian selection during the CAN against the DR Congo, deeply tarnished his image internally. Today, according to information from Kicker and the Algerian press, Wolfsburg would seriously consider radical measures, going so far as to consider dismissal in the event of a new deviation. An extreme scenario, but revealing of the weariness of a club caught between sporting necessity and the management of a player deemed uncontrollable.
In this explosive context, Saudi Arabia appears to be an increasingly credible option for Mohamed Amoura. Always according to Kickerthe NEOM club, but also Al-Nassr, would closely monitor the situation of the Algerian international. A destination that could suit all parties. Wolfsburg could recover a transfer fee without prolonging a heavy internal drama, while Amoura would benefit from a new start in an environment less exposed to the media. The idea of an attacking duo alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr is already fueling speculation, reinforcing the media appeal of the file. At 25, Amoura finds himself at a turning point in his career, either he manages to channel his temperament to establish himself sustainably in the Bundesliga, or he chooses exile towards the Saudi Pro League, where his explosive profile and his speed could quickly wreak havoc, far from the current tensions of Wolfsburg.
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