From Spain: Como Approaches Espanyol Again for El Hilali, He Had Been Looking For A Year Ago
June 28, 2026 · Global
Como have shown interest in signing Omar El Hilali from Espanyol, looking to strengthen their squad with young talent.
After completing the transfer of Kaiki Bruno, Como continues to look for opportunities in the transfer market with a focus on young players who can improve the quality of the team ahead of next season. One name that has appeared on their radar is Omar El Hilali, a 20 year old defender who currently plays for Espanyol. El Hilali is under contract with the Spanish club until 2027, with the option of a one-year extension and a release clause estimated at around 30 million euros.
The contract situation is clear, and El Hilali himself has confirmed that the agreement with Espanyol is still valid. However, this situation opens up the possibility for the club to consider contract extensions or even sales in the next summer transfer window to avoid losing players on less favorable terms in the future.
In this context, Como has started making contacts to gather information regarding the defender's situation. El Hilali's versatility is one of the main attractions for Cesc Fabregas, Como coach, who has to prepare his team to face three competitions. In fact, Como is no stranger to the name El Hilali, because they tried to sign him last summer by making an offer of around 14 million euros, but did not get a positive response from Espanyol. Premier League clubs such as Nottingham Forest, Everton and Wolverhampton have also shown interest in the young player.
