Conditions met: VfB reportedly seal transfer of key player | OneFootball

The plan of VfB Stuttgart with Bilal El Khannouss seems to be working: The attacking midfielder is apparently on the verge of staying permanently with the Bundesliga club. The 21-year-old Moroccan, who is currently on loan from Leicester City, is set to be permanently tied to VfB.

The background is a purchase obligation included in the loan contract. This comes into effect under certain conditions – such as a sufficient number of appearances or the team's sporting successes – and would make the transfer final. According to media reports, the transfer fee for the talented attacking player is around 20 million euros.

El Khannouss has quickly established himself in Stuttgart since his move and is considered one of the important options in the attacking midfield under coach Sebastian Hoeneß. His performances have contributed to the VfB officials wanting to secure the transfer in the long term.

If the contractual conditions are ultimately met, the club is likely to officially announce the permanent transfer soon.

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