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Souffiane El Karouani arrives in Lisbon to join Benfica

Moroccan left-back Souffiane El Karouani has arrived in Lisbon to join Benfica on loan from Al Qadsiah.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Souffiane El Karouani, a 25-year-old Moroccan left-back, arrived in Lisbon via Humberto Delgado Airport. The player is moving to the Portuguese capital to strengthen Benfica, with a loan agreement from Al Qadsiah that includes a purchase option worth 10 million euros.

Upon his arrival, El Karouani expressed his desire to win a trophy, emphasizing the importance of Benfica in football. He reaffirmed that the club is one of the giants, acknowledging the team's ambition for the upcoming season.

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