F.C. Copenhagen sell Elias Achouri
Elias Achouri has agreed to join San Diego FC in Major League Soccer.
F.C. Copenhagen’s Tunisia international is leaving the club after three seasons and will continue his career at San Diego FC.
The 27-year-old joined F.C. Copenhagen in the summer of 2023 from Viborg FF and played 117 matches in the white shirt, scoring 12 goals and providing 28 assists.
He represented the club in the Champions League and won the Superliga and Danish Cup while in the capital. In the 2023/24 season, Achouri set a new club record for F.C. Copenhagen with 14 assists – the most in the Superliga that season.
“I am very grateful for the time I have had in Copenhagen,” says Achouri.
“There have been so many magical moments along the way. I will always remember the feeling of walking onto the pitch in Parken against Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and Napoli with the best fans in the world behind me. Those memories will always be with me.
“Thank you to the fans, my teammates, coaches and everyone at the club for a fantastic time in Copenhagen. After four years in Denmark, I now dream of trying my hand in a new league and a new country. I am very happy that I have reached an agreement with the club that will allow me to pursue my dream. But it is not easy to leave F.C. Copenhagen.”
The playmaker will be remembered, among other things, as the club’s assist king and a quite memorable moment in the Champions League at the Estadio de la Cerámica against Villarreal. Achouri put F.C. Copenhagen 2-1 up with his very first touch after coming on as a substitute.
He also started the title celebrations in Parken in the last game of the 2024/25 season with the first goal against FC Nordsjælland.
"Elias has had many decisive moments in his time at the club, and he has made a big difference for the team - both on and off the pitch. We thank him for all his assists and the positive contribution to the dressing room," says F.C. Copenhagen's Director of Football, Kristjaan Speakman.
"Elias wants to open a new chapter in his career, and together we have found an agreement that suits both the club and him. We wish Elias all the best in the future.”
Everyone at F.C. Copenhagen wishes Elias good luck and success in the future.