Louey Ben Farhat Switches from Tunisia to Germany After Skipping World Cup

The National Team Switch and DFB Integration

Ben Farhat has previously made two senior international appearances for Tunisia. According to sources close to the player speaking to dpa, his switch to the DFB is expected to be finalized shortly, with initial reports emerging from transfermarkt.de. Under head coach Antonio Di Salvo, Ben Farhat is anticipated to make his initial appearances within Germany’s under-21 setup. It remains open whether he will receive a call-up for upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying fixtures against Latvia on September 26, Malta on September 30, or Georgia in Bielefeld on October 6.

Context Behind the World Cup Withdrawal

The timing of Ben Farhat’s international switch sheds new light on his absence from Tunisia’s squad at the recent World Cup held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Although he was in line for selection, Ben Farhat withdrew from the tournament roster just weeks before kickoff. At the time, his decision drew heavy criticism in Tunisia, with the player attributing his withdrawal to the ongoing recovery from a metatarsal fracture sustained in August 2025. Had Ben Farhat appeared in an official match for Tunisia during the tournament, he would have been cap-tied and ineligible to represent Germany’s senior side under the direction of new national team coach Jürgen Klopp.

Recent Club Career Developments

The international news follows a busy period at the club level for the young attacker. Reflecting on his club future following a 2–2 draw in Hannover, Ben Farhat described the arrangement to reporters as a “win-win situation” and expressed relief that his career trajectory is now settled.

Next Steps

Ben Farhat awaits formal clearance from football governing bodies regarding his association switch while continuing his club campaign on loan at Karlsruher SC, with potential U21 national team fixtures approaching in late September.