Borussia Dortmund has signed Elias Benkara to a professional contract until June 2029, which includes an estimated annual salary of 450,000 euros plus bonuses related to playing time and sporting development. With this contract extension, Borussia Dortmund has prevented several European clubs, including Feyenoord Rotterdam, from signing the player. Africafoot had exclusively reported that Feyenoord was interested in the player.

According to BILD, Feyenoord is one of the clubs interested in Elias Benkara. Benkara's contract with Borussia Dortmund expires in the summer of 2026. Contract negotiations are ongoing between Borussia Dortmund and Benkara, but an agreement has not yet been reached. BILD reported that Benkara was disappointed because his proximity to the first team did not translate into real opportunities. Transfermarkt values him at €50,000. FootballTransfers estimates his Estimated Transfer Value to be between €0.2 million and €0.4 million. The actual price will be determined by his contract situation. Training compensation fees may apply in international transfers of young players according to FIFA and UEFA rules.

Elias Benkara has reportedly decided to leave the club at the end of his current contract in search of a sports project that offers him regular playing time at the highest level. Negotiations for an extension are not currently progressing. The BVB management has submitted a long-term offer, but the player demands technical guarantees for a permanent integration into the first team rather than remaining with the reserves. This disagreement has created an opportunity for European giants.

Elias Benkara is an 18-year-old central defender whose contract with Borussia Dortmund is expiring. Benkara plays for Dortmund's B-team in the German fourth division and was a German youth international but recently opted to represent Algeria. While Borussia Dortmund wants to extend his contract, the player will only sign a new deal if he is provided with a plan for his progression to the first team. Anderlecht is also interested in the defender, and it has been reported that Feyenoord has also made contact. Due to his contract situation, Benkara could potentially leave on a free transfer.