PSV Eindhoven are being linked with a move for Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi, with the Belgian-born defender’s future under scrutiny despite uncertainty over his contract situation.
The 24-year-old, valued at €15.00m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of fresh speculation over a switch from the Jupiler Pro League to the Eredivisie, with the reported probability of a deal currently listed only as “?”. There is no publicly available expiry date on his Genk contract, meaning it is unclear whether the Morocco-Belgium dual national could be approaching the end of his deal or become a free agent in the near future.
El Ouahdi, who wears the number 77 shirt for Genk, has built his reputation as an attacking right-back, operating primarily as a defender on the right side and favouring his right foot. Born in Antwerpen on 31 December 2001, the 1.73m full-back has emerged as one of the more highly rated young defenders in Belgium, with his growing market value reflecting his rise.
Genk, competing in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, have used El Ouahdi regularly this season, including in their recent fixture against domestic opposition in which he featured from right-back in a tightly contested league match. In that game, played earlier this month, Genk were held in a narrow scoreline, with El Ouahdi again offering energy on the flank and contributing to both phases, although he did not register a goal or assist.
The interest from PSV, one of Dutch football’s traditional giants, underlines how his performances in Belgium have started to attract attention across borders. While no fee, formal bid or contract details have been disclosed, any move would likely be shaped around his €15.00m valuation, unless his deal were confirmed to be running down, which could alter the dynamics towards a cut-price transfer or a potential free-agent scenario.
For El Ouahdi, a switch from Genk to PSV would represent a significant step, offering the chance to test himself in the Eredivisie and potentially in European competition, a move that could prove pivotal in shaping the next phase of his career and his reputation on the continental stage if it ultimately materialises.
