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Espanyol decided to keep Omar El Hilali in their squad after rejecting a €20 million offer from Everton on the last day of the summer transfer market.

The Catalan club stood firm in demanding the payment of the €25 million release clause, thwarting the last-minute operation of the English side, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

Everton's Interest in Omar El Hilali

Everton had been scouring the market for a right-back to strengthen their squad. The experience of Seamus Coleman and the physical issues of Nathan Patterson opened the door to new options, leading to the interest in Espanyol's defender.

According to reports, the Toffees tabled a formal €20 million offer, falling short of Espanyol's demands. Apart from Everton, Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Como from Serie A also showed interest.

El Hilali's Growth at Espanyol

The 21-year-old full-back has shown significant progress in the last 12 months. Developed in Espanyol's youth ranks, El Hilali has played nearly 100 official matches, providing four assists. His consistency and maturity have made him a key player for the coach and one of the most promising footballers in LaLiga.

His strong performances have not only secured his place in the first team but have also established him as a defensive pillar at the RCDE Stadium. Additionally, as a youth international with Morocco, his international profile has significantly grown.

A Highly Sought-after Player in the Premier League

This isn't the first time that Omar El Hilali has been linked to Premier League clubs. Previously, teams like Aston Villa and Manchester City had monitored his progress closely but never made concrete offers.

For Everton, El Hilali represented both a future and present investment. Nonetheless, Espanyol's stance was clear: they would only let him go if the 25-million-euro mark was met. With that condition, no club took the definitive step, and the player will stay in LaLiga at least until the next transfer window.

Espanyol's decision to reject the offer reflects a strategic sports and economic approach. With key players having departed in recent years, the board aims to avoid weakening the team further in crucial positions. Retaining El Hilali ensures defensive stability and keeps a player with room to grow and value in the market.

In a scenario where Premier League clubs invest heavily, Espanyol's rejection of 20 million demonstrates complete confidence in the player's potential. If his progress continues, it wouldn't be surprising if higher offers emerge in the upcoming transfer windows.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La oferta millonaria que rechazó el Espanyol por Omar El Hilali