K.R.C. Genk loses its top defender to Everton K.R.C. Genk loses its strong right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi to Everton. The 24-year-old Moroccan, who scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists in the Jupiler Pro League last season, is moving to the Premier League. According to Africa Foot, cited by Transfer Feed, Everton has made a bid of approximately €15 million. ## Who is Zakaria El Ouahdi? El Ouahdi grew into one of the best defenders in the Jupiler Pro League. He started his career at Rupel Boom, then played for RWD Molenbeek, and moved to K.R.C. Genk in 2023. Last season, he played 34 matches and scored 8 times. His average rating on FotMob was 7.35, showing that he performed consistently. ## What does this mean for K.R.C. Genk? The loss of El Ouahdi is a significant blow for K.R.C. Genk. He was a key player in the team, and his departure will leave a gap in the defense. The club will now need to search for a suitable replacement. ## What comes next? Everton will likely need to act quickly, as other clubs such as AS Roma, Crystal Palace, and PSV Eindhoven are also interested in El Ouahdi. For K.R.C. Genk, the search for a new right-back now begins.