Algeria‑Belgium centre-back Ahmed Touba of Panathinaikos is being linked with a summer move to Russian Premier Liga side CSKA Moscow as uncertainty grows over his contract situation in Greece.
Transfermarkt data lists the 28-year-old, left-footed defender with a market value of €2.50m, with his Panathinaikos deal showing no clear expiry date – a detail that has fuelled suggestions he could become available as a free agent if no extension is agreed. The reported probability of a transfer is currently marked as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, remain at an exploratory stage.
Touba, who was born in Roubaix on 13 March 1998 and stands at 1.90m, has dual nationality, representing both Algeria and Belgium at different points in his career pathway. He is registered as a centre-back for Panathinaikos, wearing the No 5 shirt in the Greek Super League 1.
In his most recent outing for Panathinaikos, Touba featured in a tight Super League contest earlier this month, helping his side to a clean sheet in a narrow win against league opposition. His aerial presence and positioning were noted as key components of a disciplined defensive display in a match that finished with a one-goal margin.
CSKA Moscow, regular contenders in the Russian Premier Liga, are understood to be assessing defensive options ahead of the new campaign, with Touba’s profile and potential contractual flexibility making him an attractive target.
With his prime years as a centre-back still ahead of him and experience in a major European league already on his CV, a move to Moscow – should it materialise – could offer Touba both a fresh platform and a significant step in shaping the next phase of his career and reputation on the continental stage.
