Naoufel Khacef is nearing an exit from CR Belouizdad as Libyan club Ahly Benghazi prepares to trigger a €1 million release clause in the Algerian left-back’s contract, DZfoot reported. The proposed payment structure would allow the Libyan side to bypass direct negotiations with the Chabab, advancing a potential transfer for a defender whose multi-year contract remains active.
Ahly Benghazi Targets €1 Million Release Clause
The pursuit from Ahly Benghazi has escalated quickly after the club registered concrete interest in signing the defender. By preparing to activate the €1 million release clause, the Libyan outfit intends to secure Khacef’s services directly without entering traditional club-to-club talks with CR Belouizdad. Khacef is reportedly open to the prospect of playing abroad, and discussions between the player’s camp and the prospective suitors have progressed rapidly over recent days.
Djaber Naamoune Excludes Khacef from the Squad
CRB sporting director Djaber Naamoune excluded Khacef from the team group as negotiations over the player’s future intensified. The omission serves as a strong indicator that the transfer saga has reached a critical juncture. The decision arrives while the club manages a demanding fixture schedule across multiple domestic and continental competitions this season.
CR Belouizdad Faces Significant Sporting Loss
Khacef joined CR Belouizdad in January 2024 following a stint with Turkish club Gaziantep. During his time in Algiers, the left-back established himself as one of the premier players at his position in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1, with his club form eventually earning him a recall to the Algeria national team. If the transfer goes through without a late hitch, it will end a nearly three-year tenure with the club, leaving management with a glaring void to fill on the left side of the defense mid-season.
