{
  "id": 4444065,
  "title": "HSV complete agreement for Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/hsv-complete-agreement-for-genk-right-back-zakaria-el-ouahdi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T14:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hsv-complete-agreement-genk-back-144900488.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HSV have reached a complete agreement with Belgian club KRC Genk to sign 24-year-old right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi, according to Sky Germany. The deal is reportedly worth under €10 million, with El Ouahdi set to sign a long-term contract with HSV after his medical on Sunday. The Moroccan international, who has been with Genk since 2023 following his time at RWD Molenbeek, underwent a strong 2025/26 season, scoring 12 goals in 45 competitive appearances primarily from the right side. HSV had been pursuing Brazilian defender Arthur as an alternative option, but with El Ouahdi now on the way to Hamburg, the move for Arthur is now off the table. The Moroccan join HSV at a crucial point in the transfer window, with the deadline fast approaching on Tuesday.",
  "summary": "HSV are set to strengthen their right flank with the signing of Zakaria El Ouahdi from KRC Genk.According to Sky Germany, HSV have reached a full agreement with the Belgian club over a permanent trans...",
  "key_points": [
    "HSV agrees to sign 24-year-old Moroccan right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi from KRC Genk.",
    "Deal reportedly worth under €10 million, with El Ouahdi set to sign long-term contract.",
    "El Ouahdi joins HSV at crucial point in transfer window as Brazilian Arthur move off the table."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}