Agent addresses Benfica and Porto interest: I understand, but… | OneFootball

Sport Lisboa e Benfica is keeping an eye on the international market, and one of the names mentioned for the left-back position is Souffian El Karouani. Mahmoud El Boustati, the agent of the player who has been making waves at Utrecht, publicly addressed the alleged interest from the Eagles and Porto.

What did the agent say? Speaking about the future of Souffian El Karouani, the agent did not hide that the good performances are attracting the attention of bigger clubs. "I understand the links to various clubs. He had a great season in 2024/25 and this one is even better, with very good numbers," said Mahmoud El Boustati.

Does the player want to leave now? Despite market rumors linking the player to Benfica and Porto, the representative assures that the focus is currently on his current club. "But for now, he [Souffian El Karouani] is only focused on Utrecht and being important for the team," emphasized the player's agent.

Souffian El Karouani is under contract with Utrecht until June 2026 and, from January, he can sign, on a 'free transfer', with any club. In this sense, the 26-year-old Moroccan international would be an excellent business opportunity for Benfica. As of today, for the left-back position, José Mourinho counts on Samuel Dah, Rafael Obrador, and José Neto.

This season, wearing the Utrecht jersey, Souffian El Karouani – valued at 15 million euros – has played 24 matches across various competitions. In the 2,055 minutes he has been on the pitch, the defender has scored three goals and made an impressive 13 assists.

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