El Khannouss on Bouanani: "It's fantastic to finally play together" | OneFootball

Stuttgart: El Khannouss hails his new partnership with Bouanani

El Khannouss on Bouanani: "It's fantastic to finally play together"

Bilal El Khannouss spoke with excitement about his new teammate at Stuttgart, Badredine Bouanani. The Moroccan international revealed that he has known the Algerian for several years, having faced him numerous times in youth categories. Now united under the same jersey, the two Maghrebian talents see their paths cross in a more prestigious context.

"I've known Badredine Bouanani for a long time. We often played against each other in the past. It's fantastic that we can now play together on the same team at Stuttgart," he said.

Bouanani, who arrived this summer from OGC Nice, quickly justified the German club's investment by netting a decisive goal against Celta Vigo on the opening day of the Europa League. This performance highlighted his technical quality and composure, reaffirming that he could become one of Stuttgart’s key players this season. His budding partnership with El Khannouss, another major prospect from Maghrebian football, adds an extra dimension to VfB's ambitions. Together, these two young players could form a promising duo capable of making an impact both in the Bundesliga and across Europe.