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The transfer market promises to heat up with an intense battle between the eternal rivals. According to information provided by specialist Ekrem Konur, the structure led by André Villas-Boas is very interested in securing Souffian El Karouani. The left-back, who plays for Utrecht, is also being targeted by Sport Lisboa e Benfica for the new season.

Benfica faces strong competition for Souffian El Karouani

The race for the Moroccan’s signature is not limited to just the Portuguese clubs. The list of suitors is extensive and includes giants such as PSV, Ajax, Feyenoord, and Lazio. Turkish teams, namely Besiktas and Fenerbahçe, are also closely monitoring the player’s situation, promising to drive up the signing bonus demanded.

A decisive factor for this high level of interest lies in the defender’s contractual situation in the Netherlands. The contract that ties the footballer to his current club expires at the end of this season. The player has already decided not to renew, making him an attractive and free target in June.

This season, the Morocco international – valued at 15 million euros – has been a key player in Utrecht’s attacking play. In the 30 matches played, the athlete has accumulated 2,412 minutes of action across various competitions. His attacking flair has resulted in three goals scored and an impressive total of 15 assists for his teammates.

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