Souffian El Karouani set to join Benfica as new left-back | OneFootball

Benfica are set to sign Souffian El Karouani from Al Qadsiah, with an agreement in place after significant progress in recent days. According to Glorioso 1904, the Morocco international will join to bolster the left flank.

Al Qadsiah are prepared to accept Benfica’s proposal for the left-back, who only joined the Saudi club in June. His brief spell in Saudi Arabia did not go as hoped, with the player struggling to adapt to the new context.

His contractual and sporting situation made the move straightforward. He was not registered by Al Qadsiah after the club hit the foreign-player limit, with 14 overseas players on the books but only eight permitted to be registered.

El Karouani is therefore leaving just three months after arriving on a free transfer. Benfica viewed the scenario as a chance to reinforce a position that has been a focus throughout the window.

Samuel Dahl and José Neto will now face direct competition at left-back. The Sweden international has been the first-choice option, while the young Portuguese continues his development.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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