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Soufian El-Faouzi Transfer from Schalke 04 to Celtic
Soufiane El-Faouzi would cost Celtic a £10 million initial fee with add-ons. Schalke do not want to lose Soufiane El-Faouzi and have offered him a new contract. It is understood that El-Faouzi is open to a move to Celtic, but the club has not yet officially made an approach for him.
Soufiane El-Faouzi would cost Celtic a £10 million initial fee with add-ons. Schalke do not want to lose Soufiane El-Faouzi and have offered him a new contract. It is understood that El-Faouzi is open to a move to Celtic, but the club has not yet officially made an approach for him.
Celtic are among a number of teams who have been credited with an interest in Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi, and the club has reportedly placed a £10 million price tag on him. However, Schalke's sporting director Frank Baumann stated that El-Faouzi was never a candidate for sale and will not become one. Baumann also said the club is in a strong position financially and is not under intense sales pressure.
Celtic are among a number of teams who have been credited with an interest in Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi, and the club has reportedly placed a £10 million price tag on him. However, Schalke's sporting director Frank Baumann stated that El-Faouzi was never a candidate for sale and will not become one. Baumann also said the club is in a strong position financially and is not under intense sales pressure.
Celtic are considered the leading candidates to sign Soufiane El-Faouzi. The Schalke player has started all 33 matches in the 2. Bundesliga this season, contributing two goals and five assists. The Scottish club considers him their preferred candidate to replace the 32-year-old McGregor.
Celtic are considered the leading candidates to sign Soufiane El-Faouzi. The Schalke player has started all 33 matches in the 2. Bundesliga this season, contributing two goals and five assists. The Scottish club considers him their preferred candidate to replace the 32-year-old McGregor.
Sources state that Celtic have made discreet enquiries regarding Soufiane El-Faouzi, and view him as a potential long-term successor to Callum McGregor. With his energy and passing range, El-Faouzi has the attributes sought by the club for a side competing in both domestic and European competitions.
Sources state that Celtic have made discreet enquiries regarding Soufiane El-Faouzi, and view him as a potential long-term successor to Callum McGregor. With his energy and passing range, El-Faouzi has the attributes sought by the club for a side competing in both domestic and European competitions.
Celtic have identified Schalke 04 midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi as a top transfer target for the summer window. According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Celtic have already made initial contact. Sky Germany reported Celtic’s approach and noted the club are currently making inquiries to determine the player's position. On the Transfer Insider podcast, O’Rourke stated that signing El-Faouzi will be a difficult task, as Schalke are keen to keep him for their return to the Bundesliga. No formal talks have happened with other clubs yet.
Celtic have identified Schalke 04 midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi as a top transfer target for the summer window. According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Celtic have already made initial contact. Sky Germany reported Celtic’s approach and noted the club are currently making inquiries to determine the player's position. On the Transfer Insider podcast, O’Rourke stated that signing El-Faouzi will be a difficult task, as Schalke are keen to keep him for their return to the Bundesliga. No formal talks have happened with other clubs yet.
Soufiane El-Faouzi will reportedly decide his future this month amid reported interest from Celtic. German outlet Ruhr reports that the playmaker would consider leaving and will decide his next move at the end of the season. When speaking about his future last week, El-Faouzi said it is a compliment to hear such things and that as a player, you notice it. He added that the focus is now on the final games and less on individual players.
Soufiane El-Faouzi will reportedly decide his future this month amid reported interest from Celtic. German outlet Ruhr reports that the playmaker would consider leaving and will decide his next move at the end of the season. When speaking about his future last week, El-Faouzi said it is a compliment to hear such things and that as a player, you notice it. He added that the focus is now on the final games and less on individual players.
According to Sky Germany, Celtic are interested in 23-year-old Soufiane El-Faouzi. It is said that some suitors are ready to pay up to €13 million for him. A €13 million fee would make him the club's joint-second-most expensive signing, equal to Arne Engels.
According to Sky Germany, Celtic are interested in 23-year-old Soufiane El-Faouzi. It is said that some suitors are ready to pay up to €13 million for him. A €13 million fee would make him the club's joint-second-most expensive signing, equal to Arne Engels.
Celtic are reportedly interested in Soufiane El-Faouzi, a 23-year-old Schalke midfielder. The German and Moroccan player joined the Gelsenkirchen club last season. His performances, which helped Schalke win the second division title and return to the Bundesliga, have attracted interest from several clubs. According to Sky Germany, Celtic, Brentford, Sunderland, Bologna, and Rennes have made their interest known. The same report states that Schalke plans to keep El-Faouzi and has valued him at €12 million (£10.3 million). El-Faouzi's contract with the German club is valid until June 2029, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.
Celtic are reportedly interested in Soufiane El-Faouzi, a 23-year-old Schalke midfielder. The German and Moroccan player joined the Gelsenkirchen club last season. His performances, which helped Schalke win the second division title and return to the Bundesliga, have attracted interest from several clubs. According to Sky Germany, Celtic, Brentford, Sunderland, Bologna, and Rennes have made their interest known. The same report states that Schalke plans to keep El-Faouzi and has valued him at €12 million (£10.3 million). El-Faouzi's contract with the German club is valid until June 2029, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.
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