FC Utrecht drew 1-1 against NAC Breda in the 16th round of the Eredivisie. It was a tightly contested match where the visitors once again relied on the offensive influence of Souffian El Karouani.
The Moroccan full-back was directly involved in the equalizer: his decisive pass allowed Dani de Wit to bring Utrecht back into the game. This action confirms the player’s consistency, becoming increasingly crucial in the final third.
With this latest assist, El Karouani now has 18 decisive contributions this season (3 goals, 15 assists). These are rare numbers for a wing player, which explain the interest surrounding him in recent months.
After the match, coach Ron Jans opened the door to a possible departure, emphasizing that a sale would be “financially interesting” for the club. The coach reiterated Utrecht’s guiding principle: to develop, enhance, and then potentially transfer, for the benefit of both the club and the player.
The timing is particularly important as the contractual situation becomes sensitive: his contract expires next summer, and starting in early 2026, El Karouani will be able to discuss with other clubs regarding a free transfer. This is a scenario that Utrecht will likely seek to avoid, especially as the player is valued at around 15 million euros according to Transfermarkt.
