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Wolfsburg close to deal: Zakaria El Ouahdi wants to go to the Wolves!
VfL Wolfsburg plans to sign Zakaria El Ouahdi. Contract for 4 years, offer of 9 million euros is imminent.
Wolfsburg close to deal: Zakaria El Ouahdi wants to go to the Wolves!
Something seems to be brewing at VfL Wolfsburg! The Bundesliga club is apparently close to signing talented right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi from KRC Genk. How OneFootball Reportedly, a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year has already been agreed. In the next few days, Wolfsburg plans to submit an official offer of nine million euros to Genk.
Interest in El Ouahdi is not new. The player has made a name for himself in the Belgian league with consistently strong performances and is considered one of the most promising wingers of the moment. Loud Transfer market its market value is currently 12 million euros, so the planned Wolfsburg offer is below Genk's demands. If the deal actually comes about, it would be a good move for the Lower Saxony team, who would like to reposition themselves on the defensive.
Unclear negotiations
Interestingly, El Ouahdi sees Wolfsburg as his preferred choice, although Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes have also expressed interest in him. How Transfer feed According to reports, Rennes have made a similar verbal offer, but Genk remains adamant and continues to demand around 12 million euros for the player. El Ouahdi currently has a contract that runs until 2028 and Genk has no pressure to sell.
Wolfsburg's strategic realignment is underlined by the commitment of new coach Paul Simonis, who values fast and offensive-minded full-backs. With only one regular right-back - Kilian Fischer, whose market value is only half of El Ouahdi's - the Wolves are well advised to add more in the summer transfer window.
Rising market values
El Ouahdi increased its market value significantly last season, from 800,000 euros to currently 12 million euros. This impressively shows how much he has developed in a very short time. Before his move from RWDM to Genk for 2.5 million euros, he was only an emerging talent in the 2023/24 season. He is now considered a key player for his team and has also recommended himself in the eyes of the national team, in which he plays as the current Moroccan international.
An exciting turn in the Wolfsburg negotiations could emerge in the coming days. It will be interesting to see whether Genk will be willing to lower their price or whether Wolfsburg will have to make improvements. The hunt for El Ouahdi could be a groundbreaking chapter in the coming season for Lower Saxony.