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Bilal El Khannouss rejects €40 million transfer offer from Al-Ittihad

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Bilal El Khannouss rejects €40 million transfer offer from Al-Ittihad
Summary

VfB Stuttgart attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss declined a €40 million transfer offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. The 22-year-old expressed no desire to leave the Bundesliga side, effectively ending the pursuit by the Saudi club. El Khannouss joined VfB Stuttgart on a permanent basis for €15 million after a successful loan spell during the summer of 2025. Although he drew interest from English Premier League clubs throughout the summer transfer window, the player remained with his current team. This rejection solidifies his position within the VfB Stuttgart roster for the remainder of the season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Al-Ittihad submitted a €40 million bid for Bilal El Khannouss.
  • •Bilal El Khannouss rejected the transfer offer to remain at VfB Stuttgart.
  • •The player joined VfB Stuttgart permanently for €15 million following a 2025 loan.
  • •English Premier League clubs previously showed interest in the midfielder this summer.
Latest Updates
  • 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Bilal El Khannouss rejected move to Al-Ittihad
  • 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Stuttgart star turned down late Saudi move after €40m offer
What they're saying
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Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad made a late €40 million offer for VfB Stuttgart's Bilal El Khannouss, according to Sky Germany.However, the attacking midfielder rejected the offer as he had no desi...

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Sky Germany report that Al-Ittihad submitted a €40m offer for VfB Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss on Tuesday night. However, the Morocco international swiftly rejected a move, as he doesn’t want ...

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