Benjamin Bouchouari is being linked with an intra-league switch from Trabzonspor to Kayserispor, with the Moroccan-Belgian midfielder’s future in the Süper Lig increasingly under scrutiny.
According to transfer listings, Kayserispor have emerged as admirers of the 24-year-old central midfielder, who is currently valued at €6.00m. The probability of a deal is officially listed as “?”, underlining that discussions remain speculative rather than advanced, but the interest raises questions over his long-term role at Trabzonspor and the possibility of a future free transfer if no agreement is reached.
Bouchouari, who wears the number 8 shirt at Trabzonspor, has seen his market value climb steadily in recent seasons, having been assessed at €5m during his spell with AS Saint-Étienne before reaching his current €6m valuation after moving to Türkiye. That trajectory reflects his growing reputation as a central midfielder, comfortable on the ball and operating predominantly with his right foot.
Born on 13 November 2001 in Borgerhout and standing at 1.65m, Bouchouari holds both Moroccan and Belgian nationality and has built a varied football education across Belgium, the Netherlands, France and now Türkiye. He progressed through youth systems at SK Beveren, Anderlecht, Genk and KV Mechelen before heading to the Netherlands with Willem II and Fortuna Sittard’s youth sides, then breaking through at Roda JC Kerkrade. A move to Saint-Étienne in 2022 was followed by his switch to Trabzonspor.
His development has been tracked closely, with previous market value updates at Roda JC showing a rise from €50,000 to €600,000 between 2020 and 2022, then up to €5m at Saint-Étienne before his current figure at Trabzonspor. While no contract expiry is listed, the absence of clear long-term details naturally fuels speculation over whether Trabzonspor may choose to cash in or risk losing him for nothing later.
Although no specific recent fixture data is provided in the listing, Bouchouari’s consistent elevation in value suggests regular involvement and positive performances at club level. For Kayserispor, a player with Süper Lig experience and a background in multiple European leagues would represent a low-risk, potentially high-upside addition to their midfield options.
If a move does materialise, it could mark the next step in Bouchouari’s upward climb through European football, offering him a new platform in Türkiye to reinforce his reputation and shape the next phase of his career.
