Bilal El Khannouss confirms he will remain at VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart midfielder Bilal El Khannouss has declared he will remain with his club following recent transfer speculation. The Morocco international confirmed his decision to stay to the media ahead of the upcoming transfer deadline. Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Galatasaray had been linked with the 22-year-old player in recent weeks. El Khannouss joined the Bundesliga side from Leicester City last summer, with the club later making the transfer permanent for a reported €15 million fee. He has recorded nine goals and seven assists across 43 appearances for VfB Stuttgart to date. The decision effectively concludes negotiations regarding his potential departure during the current window.

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