Hull City moves quickly to sign this FUS Rabat prodigy

Hull City is looking to strengthen its back line ahead of the upcoming Championship season. The English club has set its sights on Yahya Ben Khaleq, the young central defender from Fath Union Sport Rabat, who is regarded as one of Morocco's most promising football talents.

According to the latest updates on Tuesday, May 6, the two clubs have reached an agreement on a transfer fee estimated at €800,000. The 23-year-old is expected to sign a four-year contract in the coming days, pending the customary medical examination.

Here are five things to know about this talented FUS Rabat defender:

• Originally from El Kelaâ des Sraghna, Yahya Ben Khaleq was born on September 14, 2001, and joined Fath Union Sport Rabat in December 2022.

• Ben Khaleq needed two seasons to adapt and establish himself at FUS Rabat.

• The Moroccan defender played 17 matches in the Moroccan top flight during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 campaigns, scoring two goals in total.

• Now a key player, Yahya Ben Khaleq has made 23 appearances for FUS Rabat in the Botola Pro this season, starting 21 of those matches.

• According to Transfermarkt, the 191 cm tall defender is currently valued at 200,000 euros on the market.

Lydiane N'Po |

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