VfB Stuttgart confirm permanent deal for Bilal El Khannouss | OneFootball

VfB Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has confirmed the permanent signing of Bilal El Khannouss.

“Yes, that’s correct. I can confirm that. All the conditions have now been met. We are delighted that we have secured Bilal’s permanent commitment to VfB Stuttgart.” He was speaking to Bild.

It had previously been reported that the Leicester loan included an €18m buy option if certain targets were achieved, on top of a €3.5m fee paid to bring the Moroccan to Germany last summer.

Following his permanent signing, El Khannouss will put pen to paper on a contract at Stuttgart until 2030, and the deal does not contain a release clause.

Before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, he was among Sebastian Hoeneß’s best players, scoring eight and assisting six.

Since his return, he has struggled to reach the same form, while teammates Deniz Undav and Jamie Leweling have hit their stride.

Source: Get German Football News