Jugurtha Hamroun has completed a move to Romanian side CSO Băicoi on a free transfer after a spell without a club, returning to a country where he has previously enjoyed some of the strongest periods of his career. The Algerian-French left winger joins the Romanian outfit as a free agent, with his contract registered to run from 23 November 2025. No transfer fee was involved in the deal.
Hamroun, 36, had been unattached since leaving JS Kabylie, with his professional status listed as “Without Club” following his departure from the Algerian side. His arrival at CSO Băicoi marks the latest step in a career that has taken him across France, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Qatar, Algeria and Romania. The move also means he will again be playing abroad in Romania rather than in either of his home nations, Algeria or France.
Born in Bouzeguene on 27 January 1989, Hamroun is a right-footed attacker whose main position is on the left wing. He holds dual nationality with Algeria and France, and has been deployed predominantly in attacking roles throughout a professional journey that began in the French system. After progressing with EA Guingamp’s B team, he moved into the senior Guingamp side before securing a transfer to Bulgarian club Chernomorets 1919 Burgas.
From there he earned a switch to Kardemir Karabükspor in Türkiye, where his market value peaked at around €800,000 during his early- to mid-20s, according to historical valuations. Later stints at SC Oțelul Galați and then FCSB in Romania proved significant; during his time with FCSB his value climbed as high as €1.5m, reflecting his impact in Romanian football at that stage of his career.
Hamroun’s performances in Eastern Europe paved the way for a lucrative move to Qatar with Al-Sadd, followed by spells at Al-Kharaitiyat, Qatar SC, Al-Markhiya and Al-Khor. His time in the Gulf region saw several loan moves and returns, before he headed back to North Africa with JS Kabylie. Most recent market value data lists him at €50,000 while at JS Kabylie in mid-2024, dropping to zero during his period without a club later that year.
The winger’s recent career path has been marked by short-term contracts and frequent moves rather than long stays, and his latest transfer continues that pattern. The data does not specify appearances, goals or recent match performances, nor does it list any competitive fixtures immediately preceding his move, but his experience across multiple leagues and clubs is clear from his transfer history.
CSO Băicoi’s acquisition of a veteran with such a varied background offers the Romanian side an experienced wide player who has previously operated in the country’s top environment with Oțelul Galați and FCSB. For Hamroun, the move represents another chance to re-establish himself in a familiar footballing culture and extend a career that has already spanned more than 15 years and several continents.
