What happened?
Villarreal CF is reluctant to let go of Ilias Akhomach, who is attracting interest from Espanyol and Olympique Marseille. According to the Spanish newspaper AS, Akhomach has received several offers, but Villarreal CF does not seem willing to let him go, especially considering that the team counts on him to be an important player in their squad for the next season.
Why it matters for Villarreal CF?
The competition for the winger position is high in Villarreal CF, especially with the presence of Ivorian Nicolas Pépé. However, the information about the winger positions might give Akhomach greater opportunities to play, especially if coach Iñigo Pérez continues to rely on Tajon Buchanan on the left flank, which would open up space for the Moroccan player to feature more prominently on the right.
What comes next?
Akhomach's decision about his future will depend on his personal conviction and the offers he receives. Despite Villarreal CF's insistence on keeping him, the Moroccan player might decide to leave the team and join Espanyol or Olympique Marseille.
Villarreal CF is currently in third position in the league, with 61 points, 19 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in 31 games, and with a +20 goal difference. The team is also 18 points behind the leaders of the tournament, Barcelona.
Additionally, Villarreal CF has several injured players, including Ayoze Pérez, Willy Kambwala, Denis Suárez Fernández, Diego Conde and Gerard Moreno.
Akhomach's situation is uncertain, but what is clear is that Villarreal CF is willing to do everything possible to keep him in the team.
