According to L'Équipe, Samir El Mourabet has received approaches from certain clubs, including Leipzig. He also changed his agent during the offseason, joining the Vesper group.

According to unspecified sources, Chelsea owner Behdad Eghbali opposed the sale of Samir El Mourabet. El Mourabet is now considered non-transferable by Strasbourg and will remain at the club. RB Leipzig had made him a priority, while Juventus and Villarreal also showed interest.

A contractual agreement has been reached between Samir El Mourabet and RB Leipzig. For the transfer to be finalized, negotiations must now take place between Strasbourg and RB Leipzig, as an agreement between the two clubs is still required.

While continuing to scout players in Ligue 1, RB Leipzig have become interested in RC Strasbourg's Samir El Mourabet. The 20-year-old midfielder matches the profile sought by the Bundesliga club, which has a high regard for his offensive capabilities and potential for development. Discussions have already begun between RB Leipzig and Strasbourg to assess the feasibility of a transfer. The Moroccan international, who has 9 caps for his country, reportedly finds the sporting project very appealing and hopes the negotiations conclude positively and swiftly. El Mourabet joined Strasbourg in July 2025 and has a contract that runs until 2030. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €22.00m.