Omonia Aradippou nears signing of midfielder Achraf El Bouchataoui

Omonia Aradippou is finalizing the transfer of 25-year-old Dutch-Moroccan defensive midfielder Achraf El Bouchataoui. The player, who has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, is joining the Cypriot club from the Italian Serie C side Pro Vercelli.

El Bouchataoui is a product of the Feyenoord academy and signed his first professional contract in 2019. His career includes stints at Dordrecht, Deinze, and Eindhoven before his move to Italy in October 2025. Following his arrival in Cyprus, the midfielder is scheduled to undergo mandatory medical examinations. If the results are satisfactory, he will officially sign a contract to join the team, nicknamed the "Pigeons.

While Goal News Cy reported that the medical tests were scheduled for Wednesday, OmegaLive indicated that the procedure was expected to take place on Tuesday. This addition is intended to reinforce the central axis of Omonia Aradippou's squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.