Besiktas are being linked with a move for Utrecht left-back Souffian El Karouani, whose future in the Eredivisie is increasingly uncertain amid growing transfer speculation.
The 25-year-old defender, listed with a market value of €15.00m, is reportedly on the Turkish club’s radar as they assess options at left-back ahead of the next transfer window. The talks remain at rumour stage, with the probability of a deal currently marked as “?” in the latest data, but the Istanbul side are understood to be monitoring his situation closely.
El Karouani is currently on the books of FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie, wearing the number 16 shirt and operating primarily as a left-back. Born on 19 October 2000 in Den Bosch, the 1.78m defender holds both Moroccan and Dutch nationality and is a natural left-footer, attributes that make him an attractive option for clubs looking for balance and width down the flank.
While contract details at Utrecht are not publicly specified, the absence of a listed expiry date has fuelled suggestions that the player could become available on favourable terms, with observers not ruling out a scenario in which he moves as a free agent or from a weakened contractual position if his deal is winding down.
El Karouani is registered as a defender for Utrecht and has built his reputation in the Eredivisie, where his consistency and versatility on the left side have been central to his rise in value. Recent data continues to place him at €15.00m on Transfermarkt, underlining how highly he is rated in the current market.
No agreement is in place and no formal fee has been disclosed, but a switch from the Eredivisie to the Turkish Süper Lig would mark a significant step in El Karouani’s career, potentially elevating his profile and offering a new platform to enhance his reputation if the move to Besiktas does materialise.
