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Bilal El Khannouss Transfer from Leicester City to VfB Stuttgart
Bild reported that VfB Stuttgart has a contractual option for Bilal El Khannouss, who is on loan from Leicester City. The report states this option is tied to very low conditions and will almost certainly become an obligation to buy. Bild also reported that a follow-up contract is already prepared, which runs until 2030 and has no exit clause.
Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, who is currently on loan at VfB Stuttgart, has performed well for the German club and is expected to join them permanently. The midfielder does not wish to return to the English club. In a recent interview, Bilal El Khannouss explained that Leicester City made his departure in the summer very difficult, and he found the club's resistance baffling because his contract included a release clause. El Khannouss stated that an agreement was reached with Stuttgart and that the German club was a constant presence. He also commented that leaving Leicester was difficult and that the club did not make it easy for him. He added that he particularly did not understand why his departure was not facilitated by his release clause.
Bilal El Khannouss's loan to VfB Stuttgart from Leicester City includes a purchase obligation. The obligation will be triggered if El Khannouss plays 20 matches and VfB Stuttgart achieves a realistically attainable league position. According to Sky, two additional, unspecified parameters also apply. The clause is for over 20 million euros. Should the automatic transfer not be triggered, Stuttgart does not have an additional purchase option, and new negotiations with Leicester City would be necessary to sign him permanently.
Bild reports that the transfer of El Khannouss from Leicester City to VfB Stuttgart is complete. The deal was a loan with a purchase obligation for approximately 20 million euros. The player was signed at the last minute and immediately started for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga restart.
Midfielder Bilal El Khannouss (21) joined VfB Stuttgart from Leicester City. The purchase obligation is 25 million euros.
Bilal El Khannouss (21) joined VfB Stuttgart on loan from Leicester City for 3 million euros, with an option to buy for 25 million euros. He is considered Stuttgart's marquee signing this summer.
Transfermarkt reports on Bilal El Khannouss's loan move from Leicester City to Stuttgart, which includes an obligation to buy for €30m next summer. Bilal El Khannouss has completed a loan move from Leicester City to Stuttgart, with an obligation to buy for €30m next summer.
Bilal El Khannouss is already in Stuttgart. BILD captured the player at Stuttgart Airport. The private jet from Nottingham landed at 18:10, and El Khannouss stepped onto Swabian soil at 18:15. The deal involves a loan with a purchase obligation, costing around 20 million euros. However, other clubs are also interested in the player. El Khannouss is currently contracted with Premier League relegated Leicester City.
Bilal El Khannouss is set to join Stuttgart after an agreement was reached between Leicester and the German club. Stuttgart initially showed interest and made an offer of around 20 million EUR, which was rejected. After selling Nick Woltemade to Newcastle for 90 million, Stuttgart returned with a new offer of approximately 30 million EUR, which Leicester accepted. Bilal El Khannouss has agreed to a 4-year contract with Stuttgart and is expected to travel to Germany for a medical examination and to sign the contract.
Stuttgart showed renewed interest in Bilal El Khannouss, having previously made a 20 million EUR offer that was rejected by Leicester. Following a significant sale of Woltemade to Newcastle for 90 million EUR, Stuttgart is preparing a new offer that aligns more closely with Leicester's valuation.
VfB Stuttgart is showing interest in Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss and is prepared to offer a transfer fee of approximately 34 million Euro, provided it includes a loan with a purchase option. Stuttgart is one of the clubs likely to make a formal bid for the 21-year-old, who is currently highly sought after in the transfer market. Despite the interest from Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, and Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace, which has reportedly reached an agreement with El Khannouss, a deal has not yet been finalized due to ongoing negotiations with Leicester City. Leicester City has turned down offers, as they are hoping for a more profitable bid from Saudi Arabia. El Khannouss, who is keen to leave Leicester City despite being under contract until 2028, is reportedly open to the idea of joining Stuttgart. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is currently estimated at €28 million.
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