Yassine Bouchama, a 29-year-old German-Moroccan central midfielder, has transferred from Preußen Münster to Fortuna Düsseldorf, following his former coach Alexander Ende. Bouchama left Münster after four successful years, which included two promotions and 41 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, because he did not accept a new, reduced contract offer following the club's relegation. On Monday morning, he completed his medical examination and then signed a contract with Fortuna, which is reportedly valid until 2029. The player has a current market value of €500k, according to Transfermarkt. Bouchama stated that he had consciously chosen Fortuna and had turned down offers from other leagues, even though he would have liked to have remained in the 2. Liga. According to BILD information, he was also in contact with 1. FC Nürnberg, and he had also been linked with Rot-Weiss Essen and Eintracht Braunschweig. The move is also geographically convenient for the Essen-born player, and he will earn more than he did at Preußen Münster. Sportvorstand Samir Arabi commented that the club has signed a midfielder who is strong in tackling and running, and that his experience, mentality, and ball security will be an asset to the team.