Algeria international Alexis Guendouz nears exit from Persepolis FC as MC Alger move looms

Algeria international goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz is edging closer to a departure from Persepolis FC, as the Iranian club signals its readiness to let him go during the current transfer window.

The 28-year-old shot-stopper, who has been vocal about his desire to leave, is seeking more consistent playing time to solidify his position in the national team ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Reports in the Iranian press suggest that Persepolis management is open to parting ways with Guendouz, with final discussions expected to be held once the team returns from their pre-season training camp in Turkey.

Although determined to leave, Guendouz has continued to train with the squad, maintaining a professional attitude as both parties work toward an amicable resolution.

The former AS Saint-Étienne youth product is believed to be nearing a return to Algerian football, with MC Alger currently leading the race for his signature.

Sources close to the negotiations confirm that the Algiers-based club has submitted an offer considered highly attractive, increasing the likelihood that Guendouz could soon don their colours.

The deal, if completed, would mark a significant homecoming for the player, who has long been admired by local fans and seen as a valuable addition to the domestic league.

Guendouz’s potential move back to Algeria is seen as a strategic step to ensure regular first-team football and maintain his competitive edge on the international stage.

With the national team manager keen on players who feature regularly at club level, the goalkeeper’s urgency to find stability ahead of a busy calendar is understandable.

His situation at Persepolis has been a topic of speculation in recent weeks, with several reports describing the impasse as a “soap opera.” However, the latest developments suggest a resolution is finally in sight, with both the player and club moving toward a mutual agreement.

Should the transfer to MC Alger materialise in the coming days, Guendouz will be hoping the return to familiar surroundings will not only revive his club career but also strengthen his grip on the Algeria number one jersey in the run-up to two major international tournaments.