Omonia Aradippou signs Dutch-Moroccan midfielder Achraf El Bouchataoui

Omonia Aradippou has officially announced the signing of 26-year-old Dutch-Moroccan defensive midfielder Achraf El Bouchataoui. The player arrived in Cyprus earlier this week to complete the necessary medical examinations, which he passed successfully, clearing the way for the formalization of his contract with the club.

El Bouchataoui is a product of the Feyenoord academy and has previously played for Dordrecht, Deinze in Belgium, PSV Eindhoven, and most recently the Italian Serie C side Pro Vercelli, which he joined in October 2025. He also represented the Netherlands in various youth national team levels. The club expects the midfielder to provide significant reinforcements for its central defensive area and strengthen the team's overall performance in the upcoming season.

While earlier reports from Goal News Cy and OmegaLive initially described the player as 25 years old, the official announcement issued by Omonia Aradippou on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, confirmed his age as 26. The transfer marks a significant addition for the team as it aims to elevate its competitive level within the Cyprus League.