Official: "Sevilla" acquires Moroccan national team striker

"Sevilla" strengthened their attack.

The Andalusian team, competing for the highest places in "La Liga" this season, acquired forward Youssef En-Nesyri from the "Leganes" club for 20 million euros.

The 22-year-old footballer signed a 5.5-year contract with his new club.

The Moroccan arrived in Spain in 2015. He initially played for the "Malaga" team, and in the summer of 2018, he joined the ranks of "Leganes".

This season, he scored four goals and made two assists in 19 games played.

Y. En-Nesyri will replace Javier Hernandez in the "Sevilla" squad, who is expected to move to the United States in the near future.