A few things went in Noussair Mazraoui’s favour when he tried to adapt to life at Manchester United.
The talented full-back was born in the Netherlands and began his career at Ajax, despite being an international for Morocco.
As a result, he speaks the same language as players like Erik ten Hag and Joshua Zirkzee. Prior to settling down at Old Trafford, Lisandro Martinez, Antony, and Andre Onana were all regulars at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
Under the now-Manchester United manager Ten Hag, Noussair Mazraoui won three consecutive Eredivisie championships. He was also a key member of the agile Ajax team that, in 2019, came within ninety minutes of winning the Champions League.
In light of this, it might not be shocking to see Mazraoui settle in under his former employer so fast, especially when he is surrounded by a small group of people who are well-versed in Ten Hag’s techniques.
At Manchester United, Noussair Mazraoui enjoys playing alongside Matthijs de Ligt.
At his news conference prior to Man United’s Europa League debut against FC Twente on Tuesday, Mazraoui also emphasized the contribution Matthijs de Ligt has made to his successful start to his English football career.
Ten Hag’s right-sided center-half, De Ligt, will begin alongside him when he lines up at right-back. These two Ajax academy grads are simply carrying on the friendship that brought them so much happiness in the Eredivisie and at German powerhouse Bayern Munich.
“Obviously, I believe that’s among the major factors as well,” Mazraoui responds when questioned about the advantage De Ligt’s presence has given him at the Red Devils. “I knew other people here previously, not just him. That made it easier for me to relax.
