"We will be very proud when it's done" – Morocco coach Ouahbi on Saibari’s imminent Bayern move

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has spoken about Ismael Saibari's impending move from PSV to Bayern Munich.

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According to reports, PSV forward Ismael Saibari is on the verge of completing a €55 million move to Bayern Munich, with the player having undergone a medical in the United States, where he's representing Morocco at the World Cup.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed pride in his player’s imminent move to Bayern, while also stressing that the 25-year-old remains fully focused on representing his country.

“We don’t decide the timing, of course, but it is not official yet,” Ouahbi said, according to AFP.

“We are really proud when Moroccan players are able to play for big clubs like Bayern Munich.

“The player is very calm about it all, and I don’t think Bayern have been very aggressive in their communication. He is concentrating on playing for Morocco.

“I am lucky enough to know [Bayern coach] Vincent Kompany very well. I think he understands that the priority right now is Morocco, but we will be very proud when it is done, and we want the best Moroccan players at the best clubs," added the Morocco coach.

Saibari scored in Morocco’s 1-1 opening draw against Brazil and is expected to lead the line once again when they face Scotland on Saturday at 00:00 CEST.