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International interest and rising value of Mezian Mesloub

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International interest in and rising value of Mezian Mesloub

Sixteen-year-old RC Lens attacking midfielder Mezian Mesloub has drawn significant international attention following a standout performance in the Champions League, where he provided a decisive assist in a comeback victory against Slavia Prague. Due to his heritage, Mesloub holds triple nationality and currently represents Portugal at the youth international level. This has prompted the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) to initiate recruitment efforts. FAF Technical Director Ali Mouçer has reportedly engaged with the player’s father, former Algerian international Walid Mesloub, to discuss the possibility of the player switching his sporting nationality to Algeria. While the FAF is pursuing a strategy to integrate the prospect into their senior national team, his father has expressed a desire to wait until the player has more firmly established his professional career before making a definitive decision. The international competition for the winger has intensified, evolving into a tug-of-war between Portugal, Algeria, and France. Mesloub has already represented Portugal at the U16 and U17 levels and has recently received a call-up to their Espoirs (U21) side. While France faces challenges in retaining dual-national talents trained in its academies, Portugal appears to have secured a significant advantage in Mesloub's developmental trajectory through a long-term scouting strategy led by scout Paulo Tavares. Following his breakout performances in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, Mesloub has also emerged as a major transfer target for elite European clubs. Manchester United is reportedly conducting extensive scouting on the teenager as part of a long-term recruitment strategy, while other major English clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, are also monitoring his progress. His rising profile is bolstered by his recent professional debut, which included scoring a winning goal. Reflecting his rapid ascent, Mesloub’s market value has seen a massive surge.

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