Bilal El Khannouss rejects late Al-Ittihad bid worth €40 million

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·2 September 2026

Bilal El Khannouss has rejected a late move to Saudi Arabia after a €40 million offer from Al-Ittihad.

According to Sky Germany, the bid was lodged overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, and his refusal ended the club’s pursuit.

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The attacking midfielder had no desire to relocate to the Saudi Pro League.

El Khannouss had also been linked with several Premier League clubs during the summer window, yet he stayed with Stuttgart.

The 22-year-old joined Stuttgart permanently from Leicester City for a reported €15 million after an initial loan that began in summer 2025.

Source: BuLi News

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