Souffian El Karouani is being linked with a move from FC Utrecht to Real Betis, with the La Liga club reportedly monitoring the left-back’s situation in the Netherlands.
The 25-year-old, who represents both Morocco and the Netherlands at nationality level, is currently valued at €12.00m, a figure that is likely to form the reference point for any negotiations. The latest indication of interest, logged on 26 November 2025, lists the probability of a transfer as unclear (“?”), underlining that talks, if any, are at an early and speculative stage. There is no confirmed contract end date for El Karouani at Utrecht, leaving open the possibility that his contractual status could influence whether a deal is structured as a transfer or potentially as a future free-agent move.
El Karouani joined Utrecht from NEC Nijmegen ahead of the 2023-24 season, having progressed through NEC’s youth ranks after earlier spells with USV Elinkwijk Youth. Primarily a defender at left-back and naturally left-footed, he has built a reputation in the Eredivisie, where Utrecht and NEC both compete, for his work on the flank. Born in Den Bosch on 19 October 2000 and standing at 1.78m, he offers a blend of mobility and defensive coverage that would appeal to a Betis side seeking depth in wide defensive areas.
His market value has risen sharply in recent years, climbing from under €1m at NEC to its current €12.00m mark at Utrecht, reflecting his development and increasing importance at club level. Any move to Sevilla-based Betis would also represent a first venture outside Dutch football and into La Liga, a step that would test his ability against a different tactical and technical landscape.
Should a transfer materialise, it could mark a pivotal stage in El Karouani’s career, offering him a platform to enhance his profile in one of Europe’s leading leagues and potentially shape his long-term reputation at both club and international level.
