Moroccan international Walid Cheddira “makes Bari dream”, wrote the Italian daily TuttoSport on Tuesday, echoing the “impressive” performances of the Atlas Lion, which are attracting the interest of several European clubs.
In 20 matches in all competitions, the player has scored 19 goals and provided 5 assists. A “sacred performance”, according to the Turin sports newspaper.
Thanks to his decisive goal against Cosenza, the Moroccan striker was able to lead the reds and whites in the Serie B championship, he continues, recalling that Walid Cheddira was recruited in 2019 by Parma and loaned to several formations before joining Bari in 2021 as part of a loan.
According to TuttoSport, the Atlas Lion currently dominates Serie B with 14 goals and passes the Italian Matteo Brunor with 13 goals on the clock. The dream is to lead the reds and whites in the last part of the season and reach the coveted Serie A, notes the daily.
Born in Loreto, in the Marche region, in 1998, his passion for football was neither innate nor precocious. It is transmitted to him by his father Aziz, a former amateur footballer, notes the newspaper. After some experiences in local teams, Cheddira made his debut for Loreto, later landing in Sangiustese.
In 2022, his career will experience a major turning point. He made his debut with the Atlas Lions, taking part in the Qatar World Cup, which was marked by the historic feat of the Moroccan selection, the first Arab and African team to qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup. .
At 25, the story of Walid Cheddira is only in its infancy, concludes the Italian newspaper.