Souffian El Karouani has emerged as a transfer target for Bologna, with the Serie A club rumoured to be weighing up a move for the FC Utrecht left-back.
The 25-year-old defender, whose market value is listed at €15.00m, is being linked with a switch from the Eredivisie to Italy’s top flight, according to data compiled on 18 December 2025. While no fee or agreement has been reported and the probability of the move remains unclear (recorded simply as “?”), Bologna are understood to be monitoring his situation closely.
El Karouani’s contract details at Utrecht are not specified in the available data, leaving open the possibility that he could move for a reduced fee or even become a free agent, something that may be encouraging interest from abroad. Any deal would represent a significant step up for the defender, who has yet to play outside the Netherlands but has steadily climbed the domestic ladder.
Born in Den Bosch on 19 October 2000, El Karouani holds dual Moroccan and Dutch nationality and operates primarily as a left-back, with his preferred foot listed as left. He came through the youth ranks at USV Elinkwijk before joining NEC Nijmegen’s under-19 side in 2017, progressing to the first team in 2019. A move to Utrecht followed in 2023, keeping him in the Eredivisie, where his value has risen sharply over recent seasons.
There are no recent match specifics provided in the data, but the consistent growth of his market value – reaching €15.00m in December 2025 – underlines why Bologna may see him as a viable long-term option on the left side of defence.
If a transfer were to materialise, a switch from Utrecht to Bologna could mark a pivotal moment in El Karouani’s career, offering a first taste of Serie A and a platform to enhance both his reputation and international prospects.
