Norrkoping's young right-back Moutaz Neffati has attracted interest from Belgian club OH Leuven. This was reported by africasoccer.com this week, as Norrkoping sit nine points clear at the top of the Superettan table.
The 21-year-old Tunisian-Swedish defender has been part of the squad that has propelled the club to a commanding league lead. The team has 47 points from 21 games and an impressive goal difference of +28, which you can track on our stats page. Neffati has contributed two goals and one assist in his 14 Superettan appearances in the 2026 campaign.
What interest does OH Leuven have?
OH Leuven, who play in Belgium's top-flight Jupiler Pro League, are considering a move for Neffati. According to reports, there is no official bid or agreed fee yet. The probability of a transfer is also not clarified. Neffati remains a Norrkoping player under a contract that runs until 31 December 2028. His current market value is listed at €1.2 million.
The club has every reason to be cautious about releasing a key player in the middle of a promising season. Norrkoping have won their last three league matches and face a home game against Ljungskile SK on 4 September. You can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. Retaining players like Neffati could be vital to securing promotion.
How has Neffati performed for Norrkoping?
Moutaz Neffati has developed through the club's own academy. He progressed from Norrkoping's under-19 side to the first team in June 2022. During the 2026 season, he has started 62 percent of the team's possible league matches and played 61 percent of the available minutes. Besides his 14 league appearances, he had a brief stint in the Svenska Cupen, playing 48 minutes.
His path to first-team football included loan spells at Swedish side IF Sylvia and Icelandic club KR Reykjavik. The loan to Reykjavik ended in July 2024, after which he returned to Norrkoping and established himself in the squad. His pace and attacking qualities from the right flank have become an asset.
What does this mean for Norrkoping's season?
Transfer speculation can be a distraction, but Norrkoping are focused on winning the Superettan. The team's latest result was a 3-1 away win against United Nordic on 29 August. With a nine-point lead over Falkenbergs FF, the objective is clear. A stable squad is important to finish the job, and Neffati is part of that core.
Fans wanting to follow the team's progress closely can check the current standings. If a move to Belgium materialises later, the club has time to plan for a replacement thanks to the long contract. For now, the focus is on the match against Ljungskile and continuing the winning form. Moutaz Neffati is contracted to IFK Norrkoping for another two and a half years.
