Bayer Leverkusen is closely monitoring Zakaria El Ouahdi for a possible recruitment this summer. According to several consistent reports, the German club has identified the Moroccan international as a credible option to strengthen the right-back position in anticipation of the 2026-2027 season.
Leverkusen is looking for a profile capable of adding more dynamism to its right flank. After an excellent season with Genk, El Ouahdi meets these requirements thanks to his repeated forward runs, his quality of projection, and his offensive effectiveness. At 24 years old, the Atlas Lion has established himself as one of the most effective full-backs in the Belgian league.
His statistics speak for themselves. In the 2025-2026 season, Zakaria El Ouahdi played 43 matches, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists, a remarkable record for a defender that has not gone unnoticed by European scouts.
However, Bayer Leverkusen is not the only club interested. Crystal Palace, Everton, and AS Roma are also following the player’s situation, which could increase competition in the coming weeks. At this stage, no agreement has been reached, and discussions are still in their early stages.
Nevertheless, the schedule could provide an additional opportunity for the German leaders to observe the Moroccan closely. Genk is set to face Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly match this Tuesday, a game that could allow the German club’s officials to continue their evaluation of the right-back.
Under contract with Genk, Zakaria El Ouahdi continues to attract interest after a very high-level season. It remains to be seen whether Bayer Leverkusen’s interest will turn into a concrete offer before the transfer window closes.
