Nezar Azibi's Transfer and Levante's Sub20 Challenges
The COTIF tournament has kicked off in the sub20 category, and Levante has had a challenging start, managing to secure only two points from two goalless draws against Mauritania and Morocco. Although the team struggled initially, they showed improvement in their second match, yet the alarming lack of goals remains a significant concern. Players like Dani Saiz and Andrei are expected to be pivotal in a squad that boasts various strengths across the field. With many players from the B team, the roster is set to be trimmed to 20-22 players as the season begins. Notable players such as Castells, Tido, Laroche, and Montaña find themselves without a place in the first team due to an overabundance of talent in certain positions.
One notable departure from the team is Nezar Azibi, born in Morocco in 2009. The talented midfielder from Juvenil B has signed with Torrent Juvenil A, as reported by this newspaper. A week ago, he bid farewell to his teammates and has been training with the orange-clad team since Wednesday. Initially, the plan for Azibi was to continue in Liga Nacional, where he played 29 matches last year, but the competition within the team proved too fierce. He is recognized as an offensive midfielder with exceptional ball control and tenacity in duels, having scored five goals last season.
A New Chapter for Azibi in Division de Honor
Despite being under contract, it was eventually agreed that his release would allow him to join San Gregorio as a free agent. This new challenge is particularly exciting as he steps into Division de Honor following Torrent's promotion to the highest youth category, having also won the league title. His performance during the 24/25 season in Cadete Autonómica was exceptional, serving as the brain of the Levante team that finished as runners-up. Levante played at his pace, and he also made his debut in Liga Nacional, contributing to three matches in that category. After three seasons in Buñol, Nezar embarks on a new adventure in his career and is poised to become a significant player under the guidance of coach Samuel Fernández.
Moreover, this won’t be the only development in the Juvenil A squad, as they are set to welcome a central defender from Ivory Coast born in 2008. We will provide more information as it becomes available, but the defense is already densely populated with talent, including Sergio Belda, Román Martín, Bruno Avellaneda, Jorell Robert, Mario Sorio, and Héctor Salvador.
As reported by esportbase.valenciaplaza.com.
