# Moncef Zekri nearing transfer to Sporting CP

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-cp-interest-in-moncef-zekri
> Updated: 2026-08-21T07:10:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

Sporting CP has moved closer to securing the transfer of 17-year-old Moroccan left-back Moncef Zekri from Belgian club KV Mechelen. Despite earlier considerations regarding the defender’s inexperience and competition from PSV Eindhoven, Sporting CP appears to have won the race for the player.

Following a reported bid of approximately €3.5 million, Zekri is reportedly en route to Lisbon to undergo a medical examination and finalize the deal. The defender, who has earned the nickname ‘het Mechelse goudhaantje’ in Belgium, has made 21 senior appearances for Mechelen. He remains under contract with the Belgian side until mid-2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Moncef Zekri heading to Sporting CP from KV Mechelen

Moncef Zekri is traveling to Lisbon to complete a transfer from KV Mechelen to Sporting CP, beating out interest from PSV Eindhoven.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moncef-zekri-heading-to-sporting-cp-from-kv-mechelen

### 2026-08-18: Sporting CP and PSV compete for Moncef Zekri

Sporting CP and PSV Eindhoven are competing for KV Mechelen's 17-year-old defender Moncef Zekri, with Sporting currently leading the pursuit despite evaluating his experience level.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-cp-and-psv-compete-for-moncef-zekri

### 2026-08-16: Sporting CP targets Moroccan prospect Moncef Zekri

Sporting CP is interested in signing 17-year-old Moroccan defender Moncef Zekri from Mechelen to bolster their left-back position.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-cp-targets-moroccan-prospect-moncef-zekri

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