01.03.2026 22:02
Munir El Haddadi, a former Barcelona player who continues his career at Esteghlal FC in the Iranian League, fled the country to Turkey after the outbreak of violent clashes in the region.
Barcelona's former player Munir El Haddadi, who continues his career at Esteghlal FC in the Iranian League, took action following the attacks by the USA and Israel on Iran.
FLED TO TURKEY AFTER THE ATTACKS
The 30-year-old Moroccan footballer Munir El Haddadi, who plays for the Iranian team Esteghlal, announced that he fled to Turkey by land after the attacks by the USA and Israel. In a post on his social media account, El Haddadi stated, "I want to thank everyone for your messages and concerns regarding my situation in Iran. We were planning to leave the country by plane yesterday, but we were evacuated and could not take off. The club provided me with a car to leave the country by land, and I was able to cross the border smoothly. I am currently safe in Turkey and will arrive in Spain within the next few hours. Thank you all for your support."
PLAYED FOR BARCELONA
Munir El Haddadi, who started his career at Barcelona, won 3 La Liga and 1 Champions League titles with the Spanish giant. This season, Munir played 26 matches in Iran, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists.