Youssef El Kachati has joined NEC on a free transfer from Telstar. NEC has the unilateral option to extend El Kachati's contract. The club showed interest and had initial discussions with El Kachati well before the play-offs. Carlos Aalbers, director of player affairs, stated that El Kachati made a significant impact in his last matches for Telstar, heightening interest in him. NEC believes El Kachati will be a goal-oriented player who will resonate with the supporters.

Youssef El Kachati has been signed by NEC for three seasons.

Daily Record reports on Youssef El Kachati's decision to remain in the Netherlands amidst transfer interest. Youssef El Kachati is set to remain in the Netherlands with an agreement in principle on a three-year contract with NEC, despite interest from Celtic and Hannover 96.

El Kachati, who scored nineteen goals for Telstar last season, has expressed his preference for a transfer to NEC. Despite interest from Hannover 96, FC Twente, Schalke, and Celtic, he seems to prefer NEC. NEC, under new coach Dick Schreuder, made an offer weeks ago and recently approached the player again. Although the transfer is not final until signed, NEC appears to be winning the race.