Mehdi Zeffane wants to return to Algeria: Is the deal done!

Zeffane wants to come back and continue his career in Algeria.

Mehdi Zeffane wants to return to Algeria: Is the deal done!

The Algerian international's career has been in a state of flux for a long time and the player believes that a return to his hometown could put his career back on track. The 33-year-old Algerian international looks set to sign a new contract with CR Belouizdad to continue his career in Algeria.

After his contract with Clermont Foot expired in Europe in the summer of 2023, the player was offered to several Middle Eastern clubs, but his long absence from the field and doubts about his fitness were the things that stood in the way of his signing with more than one club in the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf.

New hope after rejection from Saudi club

After facing multiple rejections from Gulf clubs, Algerian defender Mehdi Zeffane may finally secure his comeback with CR Belouizdad.

Africafoot recently revealed that Al Fateh SC's manager José Gomes excluded Zeffane from their pre-season training camp in Spain, preferring players ready for immediate action in the 2025/26 season.

Mehdi Zeffane recalé par Al Fateh !

José Gomes dit non au latéral algérien (33 ans), sans club depuis Clermont Foot. Une source proche du joueur confirme : sa condition physique bloque tout.

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— africafoot.com (@Africafoot_com) July 8, 2025

Despite these setbacks, the 33-year-old remains determined to return to competitive football. Now, advanced talks with CR Belouizdad could see him strengthen their right flank with his experience.

The former Rennes and Krylia Sovetov player boasts 19 caps for Algeria, including 3 assists. This move could be his chance to regain form, secure playing time, and potentially return to national team contention.