Zakaria Aboukhlal Set for Torino Move in €10 Million Deal

Zakaria Aboukhlal is about to join Torino from Toulouse in a deal worth €10 million. The Moroccan forward is ready to start his new journey in Italy.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Torino and Toulouse are close to finalizing the transfer of Zakaria Aboukhlal for about €10 million. The 25-year-old winger scored 7 goals and gave 4 assists in 26 Ligue 1 matches last season. He also played in cup games, with a total of 27 appearances and 7 goals in all competitions. Aboukhlal had only one year left on his contract and is eager for a new challenge in Serie A.

SIGNIFICANCE FOR TORINO AND TOULOUSE

For Torino, this transfer brings an experienced and flexible winger to their team. Last season, Torino finished 11th in Serie A as per reports and struggled to score, with only 39 goals in 38 league matches. Aboukhlal is expected to boost their attack. Meanwhile, Toulouse, which finished 11th in Ligue 1, will lose a key attacker, but they will gain financially. They bought Aboukhlal for just €2 million in 2022. The deal is a big profit for Toulouse and shows their strategy of developing and selling talent at the right time.

WHAT IS NEXT?

Torino needs to finalize the transfer details and present Aboukhlal before the new Serie A season starts. Their first match is against Inter, a team that finished 2nd place last season, just behind Napoli. Torino wants to start strong and close the gap to last season’s ninth-placed team, Monza. For Aboukhlal, quickly adapting to Italian football is important as he begins this new chapter in his career.