By Ayoub El Kaabi Commits to Olympiakos Amidst Interest from Multiple Clubs
In a summer marked by high interest, Ayoub El Kaabi has made a pivotal decision regarding his future in football. After an extraordinary season with Olympiakos, where he played 50 matches, scored 33 goals, and provided 3 assists, El Kaabi’s contract came to its end. The season was capped off with a title victory in the Europa Conference League.
The Moroccan international, boasting 46 caps and 25 goals, attracted numerous lucrative offers. According to reports from Hespress and journalist Yagiz Samboudzooglu, these offers included those from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Europe, notably Lyon and Fenerbahçe. Despite an extension proposal from Olympiakos, El Kaabi had to make a tough choice.
El Kaabi Snubs Saudi Arabian Offers
Sources reveal that El Kaabi has opted to stay with Olympiakos for at least one more season, with some reports suggesting a two-year extension. Greek journalist Yagiz Samboudzooglu reports that El Kaabi’s new deal will see him earning approximately 2.5 million euros annually, turning down the potentially higher wages he could have received in the Gulf.
El Kaabi to Stay at Olympiakos! Despite interest from various European clubs, the Moroccan has reportedly signed a two-year contract extension with the Greek side! With an annual salary close to 2.5 million euros, the player is currently in pre-season training in the Netherlands… pic.twitter.com/NkYK862E9D — TIKITAKA MAROC (@TikiTaka_Maroc) July 17, 2024
El Kaabi has wasted no time and has already joined his teammates for pre-season training in the Netherlands, participating actively in the initial sessions. Having joined Olympiakos last summer, El Kaabi quickly impressed the Greek football community, earning the title of the season’s best player.
The Casablanca native was instrumental in Olympiakos’ Europa Conference League triumph, netting 11 goals in 9 appearances, including the decisive goal in the final. His remarkable performance set a new record as the highest-scoring African player in a single European season. Olympiakos will undoubtedly be pleased with his commitment as they look forward to the upcoming season.
