Bilal El Khannouss rejects huge offer from Al Ittihad

Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss has rejected a move to the Saudi League, despite a huge financial offer from Al Ittihad to sign him during the final hours of the summer transfer window.

Sky Sports has revealed that the federation has moved decisively to secure the signing of Bilal El Khannouss, presenting a formal offer of €40 million to VfB Stuttgart, hoping to acquire the Moroccan player's services before the transfer window closes.

Bilal El Khannouss has quickly made his decision, rejecting a move to Saudi Arabia in favor of continuing his career in Europe, despite the significant financial value of the offer from the Saudi club.

The 22-year-old player's decision comes as several European clubs continue to show interest in his services, with Premier League clubs at the forefront, after he caught attention with his performances last season while wearing the Stuttgart shirt.

Bilal El Khannouss has had a strong season with the German team, participating in 44 matches across various competitions. He managed to score 9 goals, along with providing 9 assists, figures that have contributed to raising his profile and attracting the interest of several clubs looking to benefit from his services.

Despite the allure of the Saudi offer, Bilal El Khannouss has chosen to continue his European journey, keeping his future open to the possibility of a new experience within the old continent, amid ongoing interest in his services.