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Belaïli to sign one-year deal with Espérance after injury agreement

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Algerian winger Youssef Belaïli has agreed to a one-year renewable contract with Espérance, despite still recovering from a knee injury sustained in November 2025.
  • Belaïli's contract terms stipulate he will only receive a salary once he is medically cleared to play, with his recovery expected to take another two to three months.
  • The player also faces a one-year FIFA suspension related to a dispute with his former club, AC Ajaccio, with a CAS ruling pending on August 6.

Algerian winger Youssef Belaïli has accepted a one-year renewable contract offer from Espérance, signaling a potential return to the field despite ongoing recovery from a significant knee injury.

Belaïli sustained a torn ligament and meniscus damage in November 2025, sidelining him since. Medical assessments indicate he requires an additional two to three months for full recovery. Consequently, the club's medical commission advised a one-year contract, with salary payments contingent on his return to competitive fitness.

The 34-year-old's career is further complicated by a one-year FIFA ban imposed in March due to a dispute with his former club, AC Ajaccio, which is seeking €380,000. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is scheduled to rule on Belaïli's appeal on August 6, where he hopes to have his suspension reduced.

In other club news, Malian forward Aboubacar Diakité has been permanently transferred to Saudi club Al-Hazem. Espérance also secured a 2-1 friendly victory against US Carthaginoise, with goals from Chikhaoui and Hmidhi.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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