Yassir Zabiri Set for Loan Move to Racing Santander
In a significant development for Moroccan footballer Yassir Zabiri, the talented striker is poised to join Spanish club Racing Santander on loan for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. This move comes as his current club, Stade Rennais, has agreed to the loan transfer, allowing the young international to gain valuable playing time in La Liga. Zabiri, who is a graduate of the prestigious Mohammed VI Football Academy and hails from Marrakech, has made headlines as the top scorer of the recent U20 World Cup held in Chile, where he played a pivotal role in leading Morocco's U20 team to victory.
Reported by French sports media outlet "Foot Mercato" on July 29, 2026, the decision for the loan stems from Zabiri's limited playing time at Rennes, particularly after a coaching change earlier in the year. The young forward, who joined Rennes in January from Famalicão for a transfer fee of €10 million, has only made six appearances for the club, primarily coming off the bench. His desire to continue developing and securing regular match play has prompted this strategic loan move.
Racing Santander, currently competing in La Liga, is eager to harness Zabiri's offensive potential as they seek to bolster their attacking capabilities. Meanwhile, Stade Rennais views this loan as an opportunity for Zabiri to further refine his skills and gain crucial experience in one of Europe’s top football leagues. His journey in professional football began at a young age, having joined the KAC Marrakech at just eight years old before moving to the Mohammed VI Academy and later playing his first professional match with Union Touarga in January 2024.
As reported by maroc-hebdo.com.
