Ferjani Sassi: Tunisia Midfielder Leaves Al-Gharafa to Become Free Agent

Ferjani Sassi has completed his departure from Qatari side Al-Gharafa and is now officially without a club, with the transfer registered on 2026-07-01 and his previous contract ending on 2026-07-01. The Tunisia international central midfielder, valued at €900k, exits the Stars League as a free agent after his deal expired, leaving his next destination open.

The move is recorded as a free transfer, with no fee paid as Sassi moves from Al-Gharafa to the status of “Without Club”. Having most recently been contracted in Qatar’s Stars League, he now finds himself unattached and available on a free, placing him in a position to negotiate directly with potential suitors. His transfer to the “Without Club” pool reflects the completion of his previous contract rather than a sale between two active teams.

Sassi, 34, brings considerable experience to the market as a right-footed central midfielder. Born in Ariana, Tunisia, and standing at 1.85m, he has built a reputation as a commanding presence in the middle of the pitch. His primary role as a central midfielder has been the core of his professional identity, and his profile lists Tunisia as his sole nationality.

His latest stint at Al-Gharafa came within the competitive environment of the Qatar Stars League, where he was part of a side operating in a growing football market outside his home country. The confirmed end of his contract means he is now free to sign for a new club in any league once terms are agreed, with his current registration simply listed as “Without Club” and his national team affiliation also currently shown as “Without Club”.

The midfielder’s market value, noted at €900k at the time of his release, underlines that he is still regarded as a player with tangible on-field value despite his age. However, there is no recorded transfer fee attached to his exit from Al-Gharafa, confirming that his availability comes via contract expiry rather than a purchase.

Sassi’s social media presence, including an official Facebook page and Instagram account, has helped maintain his public profile, and those channels are likely to be closely watched for any indication of his next move. For now, the official databases simply register him as unattached, with no start date yet recorded for any new contract and no expiry date set beyond the conclusion of his Al-Gharafa deal on 2026-07-01.

With his future open and his status as a free agent confirmed, the next agreement he signs could play a decisive role in shaping the final phase of his career, whether he remains abroad or eventually returns closer to home in Tunisia.