Heracles Almelo is exercising the purchase option for Walid Ould-Chikh, who is being given a contract until 2029. Since September, Walid Ould-Chikh has played for Heracles Almelo, making 27 appearances and recording two goals and five assists. Sporting director Ernest Faber stated that Walid is a good and versatile player who can be utilized in several positions. Faber also stated that he will help them in their goal of returning to the Eredivisie as quickly as possible and has significant potential to gain value for the club.

Walid Ould-Chikh will stay at Heracles Almelo, a club that has been relegated to the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. The 26-year-old midfielder, who was on loan from German second-tier club Braunschweig last summer, is set to be acquired permanently as Heracles is exercising its purchase option. Ould-Chikh had a contract in Germany until mid-2027, and the precise transfer fee is not known at this time.