El Khannouss: Stuttgart is the right place for my development and no one compares to Messi

Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss expressed his happiness with his performance during Stuttgart's big win over Köln, scoring one of his team's goals in a 4-1 victory. He also confirmed his commitment to continuing his journey with the German club.

After the match, Bilal El Khannouss refused to enter into any comparison with Argentine legend Lionel Messi, despite the similarities that some noticed between the way he scored his goal and one of the goals of the former FC Barcelona star.

Bilal El Khannouss said: "I should not be compared to Messi, as no one can be compared to Messi. But I am of course happy with the goal and the win."

He clarified in this context: "These rumors come from outside. As long as they do not come from my mouth, everything is fine for me. I do my job, and everything else is not my problem."

He added: "I have people working for me, alongside my family and agents. This noise does not affect me; I just enjoy football."

Following the Moroccan international: "It's true, I received offers, but they weren't the right choice for me. When I arrived at Stuttgart, we set a plan that extends for two seasons. I want to perform well and earn my place in the starting lineup."

Bilal El Khannouss believes Stuttgart is the perfect place for his development as a player. He concluded his remarks by saying: "Stuttgart is the best place for me to develop as a player. We are playing in the UEFA Champions League! Throughout my short career, I have played almost everything, and the only thing missing is the UEFA Champions League. So I am in the right place here."

With these statements, El Khannouss has put an end to the controversy surrounding his future, confirming that his current focus is on delivering his best performances with Stuttgart and working to secure a regular place in the team's lineup.