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Ayoub El Kaabi Transfer from Olympiakos Piraeus to Nantes
Africa Foot reported that Olympiacos rejected a 5 million euro proposal from the French club Nantes for Ayoub El Kaabi. The initial offer was made to gauge Olympiacos' willingness to negotiate for the player, who is a high priority for Nantes. Olympiacos considers the offer insufficient and is asking for a minimum of 12 million euros to release El Kaabi. This valuation is based on a recently signed contract extension with the player for another two years, which improves the club's negotiating position both financially and competitively. Nantes is seeking to reinforce its attack during the winter transfer window due to issues in its forward line.
According to Africafoot, Olympiacos rejected a proposal from Nantes that reached 5 million euros for Ayoub El Kaabi. The report also states the French club, reportedly facing a serious offensive problem in Ligue 1 and seeking reinforcements for the winter transfer window, had made the Moroccan international a top priority. Olympiacos' response was that the player is not available for that amount. The same report states that Olympiacos has set a starting price of 12 million euros. Jose Luis Mendilibar said that El Kaabi is very happy there, is satisfied with himself and with the team, and is not thinking about anything else.
According to Africa Foot, Olympiacos rejected an offer from Nantes for Ayoub El Kaabi.
Gazzetta.gr provides an update on the transfer situation for Ayoub El Kaabi, stating that Nantes considers the player a high priority, which was also reported a few days ago. The outlet states the club wants to utilize the fact that the 32-year-old striker's contract with Olympiacos expires next summer. This means that from January, he can negotiate with any club he chooses.
According to lionsdelatlas.ma, French club Nantes, where Youssef El Arabi is present, is closely monitoring Moroccan forward Ayoub El Kaabi. The report adds that El Kaabi's contract expires next summer and that Nantes would like to act on this situation starting from January.
Ayoub El Kaabi is the subject of interest from Ligue 1 club FC Nantes. According to the daily Lion de l’Atlas, a transfer could happen in the next winter transfer window for an offer of around €5 million. Olympiakos could let their 32-year-old striker leave in the next transfer window to avoid losing him for free in June 2026. Ayoub El Kaabi has a contract with Olympiakos until June 30, 2026. His market value is €5 million on Transfermarkt, and he earns an annual salary of €1,025,440.
Ayoub El Kaabi has been linked with a potential move to Nantes and other clubs in the Middle East. Despite numerous reports, Moroccan media confirm that no official offer has been made to Olympiacos for El Kaabi. Journalist Ilyes Kaddouri emphasizes that if El Kaabi had a more internationally appealing name, European clubs would be eager to sign him. He has had an impressive season with over 40 goals/assists, performing well in Greece, Europe, and for the national team. The transfer window is still open, so a move could still occur.
A French report mentions interest from Nantes for Olympiacos' top scorer, Ayoub El Kaabi. However, this report seems unrealistic given Nantes' 13th place finish in Ligue 1 and their lackluster performance, managing only 36 points. Olympiacos is unlikely to sell their top striker, especially with their entry into the Champions League. Additionally, it seems difficult for the Moroccan forward to want to leave Olympiacos for a mid-table French team. Despite this, Nantes is reportedly searching for a 'killer' striker and El Kaabi is on their list.
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