FC Utrecht are concerned they could lose Souffian El Karouani on a free transfer. The left-back is under contract until the summer of 2026, but his situation is causing tension in Utrecht.
El Karouani has become one of the key players in the squad and his market value is estimated at 12.9 million euros. That makes him one of the most valuable assets at the club, which is why Utrecht want clarity over his future as soon as possible.
The worry is that if no agreement is reached in time, Utrecht could eventually see him leave without a transfer fee. With only one year left on his deal after this season, the club risk losing control of the situation if talks do not move forward.
At the same time, it has been revealed that El Karouani can leave FC Utrecht for free, a detail that increases the pressure on the club to act quickly.
Utrecht do not want to be put in a position where they must sell at a lower price or face losing the player for nothing. For now, the focus is on finding a solution that protects the club’s interests while offering El Karouani a clear path for the next step in his career.
