{"id":43878,"date":"2026-02-28T20:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T01:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/crystal-palace-find-out-what-it-would-take-to-sign-24-year-old-who-has-scored-23-goals-and-provided-14-assists\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T20:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T01:52:17","slug":"crystal-palace-find-out-what-it-would-take-to-sign-24-year-old-who-has-scored-23-goals-and-provided-14-assists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/crystal-palace-find-out-what-it-would-take-to-sign-24-year-old-who-has-scored-23-goals-and-provided-14-assists\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace find out what it would take to sign 24-year-old, who has scored 23 goals and provided 14 assists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/crystal-palace-find-out-what-it-would-take-to-sign-24-year-old-who-has-scored-23-goals-and-provided-14-assists\/#Crystal_Palace_and_Everton_eye_Zakaria_El_Ouadi\" >Crystal Palace and Everton eye Zakaria El Ouadi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/crystal-palace-find-out-what-it-would-take-to-sign-24-year-old-who-has-scored-23-goals-and-provided-14-assists\/#Who_is_Zakaria_El_Waadi\" >Who is Zakaria El Waadi?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Palace and Everton are reportedly wary of signing KRC Genk star Zakaria El Ouadi, with the Belgian club setting a firm valuation for the defender.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a report in African Foot, the Moroccan international is expected to leave Genk this summer in search of a new challenge in one of Europe&#8217;s major leagues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_and_Everton_eye_Zakaria_El_Ouadi\"><\/span>Crystal Palace and Everton eye Zakaria El Ouadi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo credit: Marko Lukunic\/Pixsell\/MB Media\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"p-rc_93029cf14563f86d-34\" data-path-to-node=\"2\">The 24-year-old right-back has emerged as a key target for several ambitious clubs.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart and Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven are monitoring his situation closely, while Premier League pair Crystal Palace and Everton have expressed a &#8220;strong interest&#8221; in bringing him to England.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Genk have reportedly placed a \u20ac15m (\u00a312.5m) price tag on the defender.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">El Ouadi has already informed the club management of his desire to leave at the end of this season.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Although he has reportedly received a big-money offer from the Russian league, the player is said to be prioritizing a &#8220;coherent sporting project&#8221; over financial gain, with the Premier League seen as the ideal destination for his development.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Zakaria_El_Waadi\"><\/span>Who is Zakaria El Waadi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Zakaria El Ouadi has had a breakthrough period in Belgium, establishing himself as one of the most dynamic full-backs in the Jupiler Pro League.<\/p>\n<p>Known for his tactical discipline and ability to quickly transition from defense to attack, he has been a mainstay in Genk&#8217;s line-up since joining from RWDM in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This season has been particularly fruitful for the Moroccan, as he has scored several goals and provided assists from the defence.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>club<\/th>\n<th>Appearance<\/th>\n<th>the goal<\/th>\n<th>assist<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>KRC Genk<\/td>\n<td>97<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RWDM Brussels<\/td>\n<td>56<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>153<\/td>\n<td>twenty three<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Zakaria El Waadi<\/span><\/span>    \u2013 Career statistics by club \u2013 via Transfermarkt<\/em><\/p>\n<p>His performances have been the main reason for Genk&#8217;s competitive performance in national and European competitions.<\/p>\n<p>On the international stage, El Ouadi excelled for Morocco&#8217;s U23 team, helping them win a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Despite missing out on a place in the 2025 African Cup of Nations squad, his main goal remains to cement his place in the Moroccan national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace and Everton are reportedly wary of signing KRC Genk star Zakaria El Ouadi, with the Belgian club setting a firm valuation for the defender. 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