Getafe has completed the signing of Algerian right-back Mohamed Azzi on loan from Russian club Dynamo Makhachkala. The Madrid-based side, currently ninth in La Liga with 3 points from one win and one loss, aims to add depth to its squad for the Conference League league phase. According to a report by Marca on August 28, manager José Bordalás had Kiko Femenía and Andrés García for the right flank but was seeking a more offensive and versatile profile.
The team has a -2 goal difference, having scored once and conceded three times. This Sunday, August 31, they visit a direct rival, Osasuna, who are seventh in the table, in a key match to climb the standings. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Who is Mohamed Azzi?
Mohamed Azzi is a 24-year-old Algerian footballer who was playing for Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League. His ability to perform both as a full-back and a winger matched what Getafe's sporting direction was looking for. Getafe's interest was not alone, as other clubs like CSKA Moscow and Osasuna had also shown attention for the player. Ultimately, the deal materialized as a loan move, a formula that allows the club to strengthen a needed position without a significant financial outlay.
How does he fit into the current squad?
Azzi's arrival provides José Bordalás with a different alternative for the right-back position. In the current squad, Kiko Femenía offers experience and defensive solidity, while Andrés García has a more offensive vocation. The new signing combines traits of both, offering the ability to push up the flank and provide width. His versatility to also act as a wing-back or winger gives the manager more tactical options, especially with a schedule that will intensify with European competition. The squad is seeking the perfect balance to compete on two fronts.
What is Getafe's current context?
Getafe faces the start of the season with ambition after qualifying for the Conference League league phase. With 3 points from their first two league games, the team sits 3 points behind leaders Barcelona. The next challenge is a trip to Pamplona to face Osasuna, a rival that had also tracked Azzi. This signing comes in the final stretch of the transfer market, with the clear objective of making the team more competitive. The team's progress can be followed in our stats section, which details all the campaign data.
The addition of Mohamed Azzi strengthens a line that needed alternatives. His youth and versatile profile are seen as important assets for a long season. The team must now focus on the match against Osasuna, a direct duel in the standings that could set the pace for the coming weeks.
