De Graafschap defender Ibrahim El Kadiri is on the verge of a transfer to German side SV Darmstadt 98. The winger is set to leave for a fee of over half a million euros, as reported by De Gelderlander.

What happened?

Ibrahim El Kadiri is one of the standout players for De Graafschap, which currently sits 4th in the Eerste Divisie with 63 points from 38 games and a recent form of DLLWD.

Why is this important for De Graafschap?

The transfer of El Kadiri could have a significant impact on De Graafschap's squad, which is 26 points behind leader ADO Den Haag.

What comes next?

De Graafschap now needs to find a replacement for El Kadiri, who played a key role in the club's defense. De Graafschap's last match was on May 9, 2026, when it drew 2-2 against Almere City FC.