Karim Zoabi Set to Join Portuguese Cup Holder Tondela

Karim Zoabi, the 20-year-old forward from Rio Ave, is expected to transfer to Tondela, the surprising holders of the Portuguese Cup. After a challenging season in Portugal's top league, where Zoabi made only six appearances and scored one goal, he is set to join the modest second-division club that made headlines by winning the national cup last season. Tondela's cup victory included notable wins against teams like Casa Pia and Sporting Lisbon in the final.

According to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Zoabi will sign a contract with Tondela until the summer of 2029. He is scheduled to complete his medical examinations in the coming days. Over his time at Rio Ave, Zoabi accumulated 19 appearances, scoring two goals and providing two assists, along with six appearances for the club's reserve team, where he scored once and assisted once.