Zakaria Aboukhlal, the 25-year-old Moroccan international, is reportedly on the cusp of finalizing his transfer to Serie A club Torino. This highly anticipated move is set to mark a significant new chapter in the forward`s career.
Since joining Toulouse in 2022, Aboukhlal has been a key player for the club, demonstrating his goal-scoring prowess with 20 goals in 76 appearances in Ligue 1. With his current contract set to expire at the end of the season, Toulouse has decided not to retain him. Having previously expressed a desire for a fresh challenge after three years at Le TéFéCé, Aboukhlal quickly became a prime target for Torino, who initiated negotiations with an initial offer.
Following the rejection of Torino`s opening bid, discussions between the two clubs advanced rapidly. A comprehensive agreement between Toulouse and Torino is now understood to be imminent. The deal is reportedly valued at approximately €10 million, a sum that includes various performance-related bonuses. Sources close to the negotiations indicate an exceptionally high probability, estimated at “99%”, of the transfer being successfully concluded, with only a few minor details remaining to be ironed out before the official announcement.
