Barcelona fans will surely be familiar with the name Adam Aznou (Barcelona, 2006). He shared a team and selection – he even represented Spain under 17 – with Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Héctor Fort, Marc Guiu…
However, two years ago, in the summer of 2022, he left Barça to join the Allianz Arena for free. “It is a complicated decision, but my family and I believe it is the best for my future. Thanks to Barcelona for these unforgettable years,” said Aznou, who, according to ‘Sky’, was also in the orbit of Real Madrid and RB Leipzig. . “Bayern has made a great effort to sign me,” he said to justify his decision.
Adam Aznou.Instagram
“I don’t think Barcelona will get angry about this”
“Adam is a creative full-back with a lot of offensive dynamism. He is fast, technically strong and makes good crosses. We are convinced that his potential will strengthen our youth teams,” said Holger Seitz, Bayern’s campus sports director.
Adam is a creative winger with a lot of offensive dynamism. He is fast, technically strong and puts good crosses
Holger Seitz
“Our scouting department has done a good job. I don’t think Barcelona will be angry about that, since the player had decided that he wanted to leave there a long time ago,” the then Bavarian sporting director, Hasan, told ‘Bild’. Salihamidzic.
“Alphonso Davies is my role model and a great help”
In Munich it hasn’t gone bad. He debuted with the under 17 in 2022-23, alternated under 19 and reserve team in 2023-24 and this season, after signing his first professional contract in May, he has already made his debut with the first team. It was November 2, when he was 18 years and five months old. He came on, replacing his idol, Alphonso Davies, in the 80th minute in the 3-0 victory over Unión Berlin. “It’s just the beginning. Congratulations Sito,” congratulated his ‘brother’, as he calls him, Achraf Hakimi.
“What better way than to debut at the Allianz Arena with my fans, very happy to be able to add my first minutes in @bundesliga. Thank you for all the messages I am receiving. MiaSanMia.”Instagram
Aznou’s numbers at Bayern
Bayern sub 17 (2022-23) –> 9 games, 2 goals and 1 assist
Bayern sub 19 (2023-24) –> 23 games, 3 goals and 5 assistsBayern ‘B’ (2023-24) –> 11 games, 1 assistBayern ‘B’ (2024-25) –> 6 gamesBayern sub 19 (2024-25) –> 5 games, 2 goals and two assistsBayern (2025-25) –> 1 game
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“Alphonso Davies is my role model and a great help. He always tells me that I am on the right path and that I must continue believing in myself. I would like to continue having minutes, fight for a place here and, above all, win many titles “acknowledges Aznou, who, although he is left-footed and usually plays as a left back, stands out for his versatility: he can act as a right back, as a winger and even in midfield.
I would like to continue having minutes, fight for a position here and, above all, win many titles
Adam Aznou
“I am very happy with the young players we have in the team. Adam has done well in training. Both he and his parents can be proud. Now he has to continue working. There is still a lot of work to do,” Kompany noted after his ‘baptism’ with the first team.
But, more than for his versatility, the former Barcelona player stands out for his ability. He is quite a ‘virguero’. His ability to leave rivals behind is very striking, whether with his elegant driving in the open field or his ability to dribble in small spaces.
He left Spain for Morocco: “Lamine respects my decision”
Adam Aznou shared a team and roots with Lamine Yamal. His great performance with Bayern, especially in the UEFA Youth League (13 games, three goals and five assists), has not gone unnoticed.
Aznou and Javier Fernández, also a Bayern youth player, pose with ‘MVP’ Yamal after Spain eliminated France in the Euro semi-finals.Twitter
However, Aznou, unlike Yamal, chose to represent Morocco. “Lamine and I have spent many years together and we have a very close relationship. We have fun on and off the field. Then, he made the decision to play for Spain, which I have always respected, in the same way that he supports my choice “, he confessed in a recent interview with ‘Lions Talk’.
Adam Aznou, after debuting with Morocco. Instagram
Bayern’s ‘3’ has not only made his debut with the ‘Atlas Lions’ senior team, but he has already made three appearances under the command of Walid Regragui. What’s more, he was chosen ‘MVP’ in his debut, on September 9, against Lesotho (0-1). “It was an incredible experience, like a dream. I will remember this day forever,” he admitted.
Debuting with Morocco was like a dream. “I will remember this day forever.”
Adam Aznou
Both in Morocco and in Munich seem calm. The left back is in good hands and better feet, those of ex-Azulgrana Adam Aznou.
