Youssef El Kachati Set for NEC Departure to Stade Reims

Youssef El Kachati is reportedly close to departing NEC Nijmegen, with a move to French club Stade Reims seemingly imminent. The 26-year-old striker, who joined NEC last summer, is said to be nearing an agreement with the Ligue 2 side.

El Kachati’s time at NEC has been marked by inconsistency and injury, limiting his impact. He arrived at the Nijmegen club after a prolific season with Telstar, where he scored an impressive 25 goals in their promotion-winning campaign to the Eredivisie. Despite lucrative offers from the Middle East, El Kachati opted for a move to NEC.

Por que importa

However, under manager Dick Schreuder, El Kachati found himself often as third or fourth choice behind strikers Bryan Linssen, Koki Ogawa, and Danilo. Injuries further hampered his progress, restricting him to 19 appearances across all competitions, during which he managed three goals and three assists.

The recent announcement of Kaj Sierhuis’s arrival at NEC appears to have sealed El Kachati’s departure from the club. With his future in Nijmegen now uncertain, a move to France seems to be the next step in his career.

Contexto

Stade Reims, a club with a rich history as six-time French champions, suffered relegation to Ligue 2 in the 2024/25 season and is aiming for an immediate return to the top flight. Last season, they finished sixth in Ligue 2, falling short of promotion. El Kachati’s addition could bolster their attacking options as they pursue their promotion ambitions.

Reports suggest that NEC could receive around two million euros for El Kachati, a significant return given he joined them on a free transfer from Telstar just a year ago. This transfer represents a new chapter for the striker as he seeks to reignite his career in French football.

Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|——————–|——————————————————-|
| Player | Youssef El Kachati |
| Current Club | NEC Nijmegen |
| Reported Next Club | Stade Reims |
| League | Ligue 2 (France) |
| Transfer Fee | Approximately €2 million |
| Previous Club | Telstar |

The potential transfer of Youssef El Kachati will be of interest to fans of both NEC Nijmegen and Stade Reims, as well as followers of the Eredivisie and Ligue 2. For NEC, it signifies a financial return on an investment and opens up space in their squad. For Stade Reims, it represents an attempt to strengthen their attack in their bid for promotion back to Ligue 1.

Source: Voetbal International – https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/el-kachati-verlaat-nec-alweer-na-een-jaar-en-vertrekt-naar-stade-reims

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