Bologna are being linked with a move for FC Schalke 04 central midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi as the Serie A club explore a deal for the Germany‑born Morocco-eligible player.
The 23-year-old, who plays primarily as a central midfielder and wears the number 23 shirt for Schalke, has emerged as a possible target for the Italian side according to transfer listings dated 4 May 2026. The level of interest has not been given a clear probability, with the move currently marked only as “?” in terms of likelihood.
El-Faouzi is valued at €4.00m on Transfermarkt, a figure that could make him a comparatively low-cost option for Bologna as they look to add depth in midfield. With no publicly listed contract expiry date at Schalke, there is also speculation that his situation could move quickly if he were to run down his deal or approach free‑agent status, potentially strengthening the Italian club’s hand.
Born in Siegen on 13 July 2002, El-Faouzi holds both German and Moroccan nationality and is right‑footed. Standing at 1.78m, he has been used in a central midfield role for Schalke in the 2. Bundesliga, where his performances have put him on the radar of clubs outside Germany. He is currently registered with Schalke rather than a senior national team and has no confirmed international caps in the data provided.
Recent listings place him in the Schalke squad competing in Germany’s second tier this season, with his form there underpinning current interest. While specific match-by-match figures and scorelines are not detailed in the available data, his presence in the 2. Bundesliga and rising valuation point to steady development in Gelsenkirchen.
Should a move to Bologna materialise, a switch from the 2. Bundesliga to Serie A would represent a significant step in El-Faouzi’s career and could prove a pivotal moment in shaping his reputation and long‑term potential at the top level of European football.
