Benfica seal €10m Souffian El Karouani loan deal
- Benfica have completed the signing of S. El Karouani — the move is confirmed, led by SL Benfica (official club announcement, English) and corroborated by 14 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 7 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 7 Sept14 new sources: Elbotola (coverage of Portuguese press/A Bola reporting), SL Benfica (official club announcement, English), SL Benfica (official club announcement, Portuguese), A Bola — now 32 tracking the story
- 31 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 31 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 31 Aug8 new sources: A Bola, A Bola (arrival report), Renascença — 'El Karouani em Lisboa para reforçar o Benfica', NaBancada — 'Souffiane El Karouani já está em Lisboa para reforçar o Benfica' — now 18 tracking the story
- 30 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 30 Aug9 new sources: A Bola, AfricaFoot, Elbotola (French/Spanish edition), NaBancada — now 10 tracking the story
- 27 AugStory opened — 1 source (A Bola)
What the reports say
- Benfica announce the signing of Souffian El Karouani on a season-long loan from Al-Qadisiyah with an option to buy. — SL Benfica (official club announcement, English)
- Benfica oficializam a contratação de Souffian El Karouani por empréstimo do Al-Qadisiyah até 2026/27 (com opção de compra). — SL Benfica (official club announcement, Portuguese)
- A Bola reporta que El Karouani é jogador do Benfica — empréstimo com opção de compra (operation confirmed by A Bola). — A Bola
- Souffian El Karouani has agreed to join Benfica on a loan from Al Qadsiah with an option to buy; he is in Lisbon for medicals and to sign. — A Bola
S. El Karouani is a 25-year-old central defender at Benfica, rated 48 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (0.8% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Karouani.
Also this season: 11 apps, 0g at Utrecht · 2 apps, 0g at Utrecht.
- SSL Benfica (official club announcement, English)Benfica announce the signing of Souffian El Karouani on a season-long loan from Al-Qadisiyah with an option to buy.Named sourceTrusted 95%
Benfica announce the signing of Souffian El Karouani on a season-long loan from Al-Qadisiyah with an option to buy.
1 SeptRead full article → - SSL Benfica (official club announcement, Portuguese)Benfica oficializam a contratação de Souffian El Karouani por empréstimo do Al-Qadisiyah até 2026/27 (com opção de compra).Trusted 95%
Benfica oficializam a contratação de Souffian El Karouani por empréstimo do Al-Qadisiyah até 2026/27 (com opção de compra).
1 SeptRead full article → - AA BolaA Bola reporta que El Karouani é jogador do Benfica — empréstimo com opção de compra (operation confirmed by A Bola).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 82%
A Bola reporta que El Karouani é jogador do Benfica — empréstimo com opção de compra (operation confirmed by A Bola).
1 SeptRead full article → - AA BolaSouffian El Karouani has agreed to join Benfica on a loan from Al Qadsiah with an option to buy; he is in Lisbon for medicals and to sign.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 82%
Souffian El Karouani has agreed to join Benfica on a loan from Al Qadsiah with an option to buy; he is in Lisbon for medicals and to sign.
31 AugRead full article → - AA BolaBenfica are in official talks to sign left-back Souffian El Karouani from Al Qadsiah, with an agreement potentially near (loan with Saudis paying part of wages).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 82%
Benfica are in official talks to sign left-back Souffian El Karouani from Al Qadsiah, with an agreement potentially near (loan with Saudis paying part of wages).
30 AugRead full article → - AA BolaBenfica have reactivated interest and enquired about Souffian El Karouani's situation at Al-Qadisiyah, without an official offer reported.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 82%
Benfica have reactivated interest and enquired about Souffian El Karouani's situation at Al-Qadisiyah, without an official offer reported.
27 AugRead full article → - EElbotola (coverage of Portuguese press/A Bola reporting)Souffian El Karouani has joined Benfica on loan from Al Qadsiah, with Benfica reported to hold an option to buy (reports and club registration coverage).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Souffian El Karouani has joined Benfica on loan from Al Qadsiah, with Benfica reported to hold an option to buy (reports and club registration coverage).
7 SeptRead full article → - RRecordRecord publishes Benfica's official signing of El Karouani and notes he has been registered and given a squad number.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Record publishes Benfica's official signing of El Karouani and notes he has been registered and given a squad number.
2 SeptRead full article → - AA Bola (arrival report)Souffian El Karouani arrived in Lisbon and spoke to Benfica TV ahead of medicals — move to Benfica on loan (with option) reported as practically concluded.Trusted 75%
Souffian El Karouani arrived in Lisbon and spoke to Benfica TV ahead of medicals — move to Benfica on loan (with option) reported as practically concluded.
31 AugRead full article → - GGoalGoal reports (citing MaisFutebol) that El Karouani is close to a loan move to Benfica and that clubs are finalising salary division and loan details.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Goal reports (citing MaisFutebol) that El Karouani is close to a loan move to Benfica and that clubs are finalising salary division and loan details.
27 AugRead full article → - GGoalSpanish-language reporting (Elbotola/ElBótola network and others) and Goal España cover Benfica's renewed interest and that no formal offer had been lodged yet; mentions loan possibility.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Spanish-language reporting (Elbotola/ElBótola network and others) and Goal España cover Benfica's renewed interest and that no formal offer had been lodged yet; mentions loan possibility.
26 AugRead full article → - RRTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)RTP report: Benfica strengthen left-back area by signing El Karouani on loan until end of 2026/27 with an option to buy.Mixed 50%
RTP report: Benfica strengthen left-back area by signing El Karouani on loan until end of 2026/27 with an option to buy.
2 SeptRead full article → - LLe360 (English/Anglais feed)Le360 (Morocco) reports Souffian El Karouani joined Benfica on loan and states a €10 million option to buy.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Le360 (Morocco) reports Souffian El Karouani joined Benfica on loan and states a €10 million option to buy.
2 SeptRead full article → - PPan Africa FootballPan Africa Football: reports Benfica have snapped up Souffian El Karouani on loan from Al-Qadsiah (season-long loan with option to buy).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Pan Africa Football: reports Benfica have snapped up Souffian El Karouani on loan from Al-Qadsiah (season-long loan with option to buy).
2 SeptRead full article → - NNigeriasoccernetNigeriasoccernet covers Benfica completing the signing of El Karouani on a one-season loan from Al Qadsiah.Mixed 50%
Nigeriasoccernet covers Benfica completing the signing of El Karouani on a one-season loan from Al Qadsiah.
2 SeptRead full article → - TTheGloriousEagles (fan/coverage site)TheGloriousEagles (Benfica-focused site) reports Benfica completed the loan signing of Souffian El Karouani (season loan with option).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
TheGloriousEagles (Benfica-focused site) reports Benfica completed the loan signing of Souffian El Karouani (season loan with option).
2 SeptRead full article → - DDiário de Notícias (DN)Diário de Notícias reports Benfica have oficializado Souffian El Karouani — season-long loan from Al-Qadisiyah with option to buy.Mixed 50%
Diário de Notícias reports Benfica have oficializado Souffian El Karouani — season-long loan from Al-Qadisiyah with option to buy.
1 SeptRead full article → - OOneFootballOneFootball (reporting / transfer thread) states El Karouani was close to a loan to Benfica with an option to buy (coverage of the developing move).Mixed 50%
OneFootball (reporting / transfer thread) states El Karouani was close to a loan to Benfica with an option to buy (coverage of the developing move).
1 SeptRead full article → - MMorocco World NewsMorocco World News: El Karouani joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Al Qadsiah with an option to make the transfer permanent in June 2027.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Morocco World News: El Karouani joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Al Qadsiah with an option to make the transfer permanent in June 2027.
1 SeptRead full article → - SSL Benfica (club media, French)Le média francophone officiel de Benfica (club media, French) publishes El Karouani's arrival — season-long loan from Al-Qadisiyah with an option to buy.Mixed 50%
Le média francophone officiel de Benfica (club media, French) publishes El Karouani's arrival — season-long loan from Al-Qadisiyah with an option to buy.
1 SeptRead full article → - RRenascença — 'El Karouani em Lisboa para reforçar o Benfica'Reports Benfica are in advanced negotiations to sign Souffian El Karouani on a loan from Al-Qadsiah; Benfica reactivated interest amid the player's difficult situation in Saudi Arabia.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Benfica are in advanced negotiations to sign Souffian El Karouani on a loan from Al-Qadsiah; Benfica reactivated interest amid the player's difficult situation in Saudi Arabia.
31 AugRead full article → - NNaBancada — 'Souffiane El Karouani já está em Lisboa para reforçar o Benfica'Benfica have reactivated interest and are close to a loan deal for Souffian El Karouani from Al-Qadisiyah; reports cite MaisFutebol as original Portuguese source.Mixed 50%
Benfica have reactivated interest and are close to a loan deal for Souffian El Karouani from Al-Qadisiyah; reports cite MaisFutebol as original Portuguese source.
31 AugRead full article → - PPoste.pt — 'Benfica negoceia lateral esquerdo Souffian El Karouani'Portuguese site poste.pt republishes reporting that Benfica are negotiating for left-back Souffian El Karouani, citing MaisFutebol as the source for the advanced negotiations claim.Mixed 50%
Portuguese site poste.pt republishes reporting that Benfica are negotiating for left-back Souffian El Karouani, citing MaisFutebol as the source for the advanced negotiations claim.
29 AugRead full article → - NNaBancadaReports say El Karouani is close to joining Benfica (Portuguese press / Saudi press cited).Mixed 50%
Reports say El Karouani is close to joining Benfica (Portuguese press / Saudi press cited).
28 AugRead full article → - NNoticiaGol (Brazil) / syndicated reportingMultiple Portuguese/Spanish outlets report Benfica interest and ongoing negotiations for El Karouani, citing Saudi press and MaisFutebol.Mixed 50%
Multiple Portuguese/Spanish outlets report Benfica interest and ongoing negotiations for El Karouani, citing Saudi press and MaisFutebol.
28 AugRead full article → - AAfricaFoot — 'Souffian El Karouani se rapproche du Benfica après le feu vert d’Al Qadsiah'AfricaFoot reports Al-Qadsiah have given the green light and El Karouani is moving closer to Benfica (coverage in French).Mixed 50%
AfricaFoot reports Al-Qadsiah have given the green light and El Karouani is moving closer to Benfica (coverage in French).
28 AugRead full article → - EElbotola (French/Spanish edition)Portuguese media report Benfica have made enquiries about El Karouani but no formal offer so far.Mixed 50%
Portuguese media report Benfica have made enquiries about El Karouani but no formal offer so far.
25 AugRead full article → - MMaisfutebol (reported/ referenced)Benfica are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign El Karouani from Al-Qadisiyah, with the deal described as likely an emergency left-back addition.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Benfica are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign El Karouani from Al-Qadisiyah, with the deal described as likely an emergency left-back addition.
25 AugRead full article → - FForadejogoBenfica have enquired about El Karouani; Portuguese sources say Benfica are tracking him amid limited playing options at Al-Qadisiyah.Mixed 50%
Benfica have enquired about El Karouani; Portuguese sources say Benfica are tracking him amid limited playing options at Al-Qadisiyah.
25 AugRead full article → - EElbotola (English) — 'Benfica Inquires About El Karouani's Situation'El Karouani has re-entered Benfica's radar due to lack of playing opportunities at Al-Qadsiah; Benfica have asked about his situation but had not submitted a formal offer at the time of reporting.Mixed 50%
El Karouani has re-entered Benfica's radar due to lack of playing opportunities at Al-Qadsiah; Benfica have asked about his situation but had not submitted a formal offer at the time of reporting.
25 AugRead full article → - AAfricaFootBenfica are reportedly interested in El Karouani as the player is in a difficult situation at Al-Qadisiyah.Low-trust 43%
Benfica are reportedly interested in El Karouani as the player is in a difficult situation at Al-Qadisiyah.
26 AugRead full article → - FFCUpdate.nlReports say El Karouani is set to leave an untenable situation in Saudi Arabia and is on his way back to European football, with Benfica linked.Low-trust 30%
Reports say El Karouani is set to leave an untenable situation in Saudi Arabia and is on his way back to European football, with Benfica linked.
28 AugRead full article →