Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Zakaria El Ouahdi decided to reject a transfer to VfL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2025, adding that El Ouahdi was not interested in the transfer at the time because he wanted to support his ill father, who also manages his business interests.

Wolfsbourg, a German club, showed interest in signing Zakaria El Ouahdi, a 23-year-old right-back, after his impressive season with 8 goals and 2 assists in 40 matches. An agreement was reached between the player and Wolfsbourg for a four-year contract, but Genk, his current club, demanded 12 million euros. Wolfsbourg offered 9 million euros, but negotiations failed, and Wolfsbourg decided to abandon the pursuit due to numerous complications.

Wolfsbourg has shown interest in Zakaria El Ouahdi. An agreement has been reached with the 23-year-old Moroccan player for a 4-year contract with an additional year. Wolfsbourg needs to convince Genk with a formal offer of 9 million euros within a few days.

VfL Wolfsburg has reportedly made a verbal contract offer to Zakaria El Ouahdi. The Moroccan winger, who is currently under contract with Genk, is attracting increasing interest in the transfer market due to his impressive performances in the Jupiler Pro League. Stade Rennais is also said to have shown interest by making a similar verbal offer. Genk, however, remains firm on their valuation, demanding a fee of around 12 million euros for the transfer. El Ouahdi, who emerged from Genk's youth system, has become a key player for the team, known for his speed, dribbling skills, and versatility on the wings, attributes that have caught the attention of clubs from more competitive leagues.