The first day of El Karouani at Benfica: the contact with the new teammates and the work on the pitch
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The first day of El Karouani at Benfica: the contact with the new teammates and the work on the pitch

Record2 September 2026 at 17:18

The Moroccan player El Karouani experienced his first day as a Benfica player, joining the Seixal training center. The left-back has already started working with the team and carried out the first activities at the club's sports complex.

During this first day, El Karouani had contact with his new teammates, beginning the integration process into the Benfica group. The interaction with other players is part of the normal adaptation of any new member to the club's structure.

On the pitch, the Moroccan defender carried out specific work, showing his physical readiness to join the main team's training sessions. His arrival represents an added value for the left defensive sector of the "encarnados" (reds).

With his presentation already confirmed, El Karouani joins the group led by the Benfica coach, beginning a new phase of his professional career in Portugal.

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