Al Qadsiah terminates the contract with Soufian El Karouani through a free transfer! | OneFootball

It seems that the Saudi club has succeeded in getting what it wanted.

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The transfer saga surrounding Moroccan international Souffian El Karouani has taken a decisive twist, directly contradicting earlier reports that suggested the deal was dead. While a source close to the FC Utrecht left-back had previously told Africafoot that a move to the Saudi Pro League was off the table, a high-ranking official at Al Qadsiah is now telling a very different story.

In a telephone conversation with Africafoot, the Saudi club's representative revealed that negotiations have not only been alive but have successfully concluded. According to this authoritative voice, Al Qadsiah's management has secured a definitive agreement with El Karouani. The plan is set for the defender to make the switch to the Kingdom as a free agent this coming summer, immediately following the natural expiration of his current commitments in the Netherlands.

The source further elaborated that every last detail of the personal terms has been ironed out and finalized. The only remaining formality is the official unveiling, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks once the necessary administrative paperwork is processed and completed.

This development puts an end to speculation about the player's immediate future. El Karouani, whose contract with FC Utrecht runs until the season's end, has been in formidable form this campaign. The Moroccan defender has been an ever-present figure for his Dutch side, featuring in 40 matches across all competitions, a run that has seen him contribute three goals and an impressive 14 assists.