Having disappeared from the radar for a long time, Victor Lekhal has made a return that is as discreet as it is effective on the international scene. Last December, the midfielder distinguished himself with Algeria A’ during the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar, delivering solid and regular performances. Convincing copies which did not leave the national coach, Vladimir Petkovic, indifferent, attentive to profiles capable of strengthening his midfield.
This renewed visibility quickly found an extension on the sporting level. Friday February 6, the Saudi clubAl Riyad formalized the arrival of Victor Lekhal coming from Qadsia SCa Kuwaiti club he joined last summer. Highlight: just a few hours after the announcement of his signing, the former midfielder Havre was lined up from the start facing Neom in the championship, proof of the immediate confidence placed in him by his new staff.
WELCOME “VICTOR LEKHAL” 👋🏻↓#AlRiyadh pic.twitter.com/6gSGq2gusI
— Al-Riyadh Saudi Club (@Alriyadh_EN) February 6, 2026
An assumed strategic choice
This transfer is not trivial. writing evolves into a position in search of renewal in selection, a sector that Petkovic follow carefully. The coach even encouraged the player to change environment, favoring a more exposed and competitive championship. An assumed orientation, quickly materialized by the person concerned. “What is certain is that the doors of selection remain open to those who prove that they deserve it. »had also declared Petkovicasked about the monitoring of fennecs engaged in Arab Cupdont writing.
Now relaunched, the midfielder intends to capitalize on this dynamic. At 31, he remembers his only selection with the Algerian teamin March 2019 facing the Tunisiaabruptly interrupted after only 14 minutes of play due to a serious cruciate ligament injury. An ordeal that slowed him down for a long time. Today, Victor Lekhal advances with a clear objective: to put all the chances on one’s side to find the Greens.
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