Yassin Bounu is one of the most important players in the Moroccan national team, who played in the semi-final phase of the World Cup in Qatar, and few know that the African goalkeeper was close to signing for the Romanian team.

Bono, goalkeeper of MoroccoPhoto: STANLEY Anthony/ATP/SPP/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

The 31-year-old goalkeeper impressed at the World Cup finals in Qatar and few know that he was close to signing for the team in Romania.

Yassine Bounou was in rehearsals at Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț

According to ZCH news, about 8 years ago the goalkeeper, who currently plays for FC Sevilla, was close to signing a contract with Cahleul Pjatra Neamc.

Trained at that time by the Brazilian Ze Maria, Yasin Bunu was a starter in a friendly match played by the Moldovans against Lupa Roma football club.

Bono was Atletico Madrid’s goalkeeper at the time and came close to being handed over by Cechlaul, but the move ultimately fell through. Bono was loaned out to Real Zaragoza and also spent some time at Girona before getting fit at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuan.

The World Cup semi-finalist currently has a market share of €15 million according to Transfermarkt.

According to AS, the Moroccan goalkeeper is being targeted by Bayern Munich, who are in desperate need of a top goalkeeper following the injury to Manuel Neuer (not available until the end of this season).