“A transitional deal is on the way: Al-Khanous takes the decision.”

As usual, several trendsetters will be leaving the Jupiler Pro League this summer. One of them is Bilal Al-Khanous, who has just been named the best young man of the season at the Professional League Awards. The 20-year-old KRC Genk boss shed some light on his future plans.

Al-Khanous does not hide his desire to visit other places soon. The 12-cap Morocco international has even said goodbye to the Cegica Arena, although the European return leg against AA Gent on Sunday will give fans the chance to see him in action one last time.

The Khanos leave Genk

However, after scoring four goals and providing 13 assists in 92 matches, it was time to take it a step higher. Al-Khanous has already been linked with several candidates from various major foreign competitions in recent months. He recently announced that he prefers to move to the German League.

The midfielder repeated this again on Monday. “The chance of me continuing to play for Genk next season is very slim. There is interest and I have made my choice. As for the rest, I will leave it to my entourage. It has definitely been agreed with the club that I will leave.” This summer,” he says The newspaper.

Leipzig or Leverkusen?

“I would choose Germany myself. A club that has a relationship with energy drinks? That could be possible and even beautiful, with Martin,” Al-Khanous smiled when the newspaper asked him if he was thinking of following in goalkeeper Martin’s footsteps. Vandevoordt and also moves to RB Leipzig.

This appears to offer a glimpse into the top talent, who has also been linked with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, among others. Certainly, Genk wants to win the jackpot for Al-Khanous, whose market value is estimated at $25 million. With this money, Dimitri de Conde has to look for reinforcements.