Souffian El Karouani is regarded as a fantastic player and a key component of FC Utrecht. He had an impressive season, taking part in 36 official matches, contributing eight assists, and scoring two goals. There was considerable interest in him during the winter transfer period, but FC Utrecht chose to retain him to boost their chances of securing European football. Olympique Marseille has now expressed a strong interest in acquiring El Karouani. FC Utrecht is open to the possibility of a summer transfer but insists they won't release him easily. Souffian has aspirations, and the situation will be assessed in the coming period, as stated by Jordy Zuidam in an interview with De Telegraaf.

Souffian El Karouani has caught the attention of Olympique Marseille, largely due to his impressive performances at FC Utrecht. With Marseille set to participate in the Champions League next season, they are reportedly interested in El Karouani as they seek alternatives to their current left-back, Quintin Merlin, in whom they lack full confidence. Observers consider El Karouani a strong candidate for the position. The 24-year-old left-back distinguished himself by providing eight assists throughout the season, playing a crucial role in Utrecht's notable fourth-place league finish. Although his contract with Utrecht is valid until the summer of 2026, a transfer fee in the range of 7 to 8 million euros is anticipated to be enough to facilitate his transfer. In addition to Marseille, Stade Rennais and several Spanish clubs are also keeping an eye on El Karouani, which underscores his rising reputation following an exceptional season.