Leicester get a nice coup from Bilal El Khannouss

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By: Manu Tournoux

Morocco: Leipzig accelerates well on Bilal El Khannouss

It had been announced for several days now, it is now official. Leicester announced this Thursday the arrival of Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss. The young talent of the Atlas Lions, who shone at the last Olympic Games, is leaving Genk for the Premier League. “Leicester City Football Club have reached an agreement with Genk for the transfer of attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, subject to Premier League and international clearance. Leicester City confirm the signing of Bilal El Khannouss.” Leicester explains before giving some indications on the deal.

“The 20-year-old will wear the number 11 shirt. The talented Morocco international has signed a four-year contract with the Foxes and will link up with his new team-mates ahead of Saturday’s game against Aston Villa.” In this operation, Genk will receive a nice check estimated at 25 million euros which should do good to the club’s finances.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.