02.01.2026 19:22
Fenerbahçe, Utrecht's left-back player El Karouani to join their squad, has encountered an unexpected obstacle in this transfer. Moroccan footballer Amrabat, who was loaned from Fenerbahçe to Real Betis, suggested to his compatriot El Karouani to transfer to Real Betis. It was reported that the Spanish club has been gauging interest in El Karouani and has made contact with the player.
The Dutch team faced an unexpected move regarding the transfer of left-back player El Karouani, who plays for Utrecht, by Fenerbahçe.
FENERBAHÇE MADE AN OFFER
Fenerbahçe offered a 4-year contract to the 25-year-old left-back, proposing a salary of 1.3 million euros to the player who earns approximately 400 thousand euros annually at Utrecht. The goal of the yellow-navy team was to complete this transfer without paying a transfer fee.
AMRABAT BLOCKS FENERBAHÇE
However, the yellow-navy team encountered an unexpected move. Moroccan footballer Amrabat, who was loaned from Fenerbahçe to the La Liga team Real Betis at the beginning of the season, suggested to his compatriot El Karouani to transfer to Real Betis. It was learned that the Spanish club was gauging interest in El Karouani and had made contact with the player’s camp.
FENERBAHÇE WILL INCREASE CONTACTS
Following this development, the Fenerbahçe management, which wants to finalize the transfer, will try to persuade the player by intensifying negotiations with the player’s side to complete the transfer of the experienced left-back.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
This season, Souffian El Karouani has played 29 matches for Utrecht, scoring 3 goals and providing 15 assists in these matches.