Adam Ounas: Algeria-France winger leaves Al-Shamal as free agent after contract expiry

Adam Ounas has completed his departure from Al-Shamal SC and is now officially without a club, with his contract expiring and a free-agent status commencing on 2026-07-01 and running until 2026-07-01. The Algeria-France right winger, valued at €1.30m, leaves the Qatar Stars League side on a free transfer, with no fee involved in the move.

The 29-year-old, whose transfer is recorded as a move from Al-Shamal SC to “Without Club”, is therefore free to negotiate with any prospective employer as of 2026-07-01. The change in status confirms the end of his spell in Qatar’s Stars League and opens up the possibility of a new chapter abroad, with his registration no longer tied to any club or league structure.

Born in Chambray-lès-Tours and holding both Algerian and French nationality, Ounas is listed primarily as an attacking right winger and is left-footed. Standing at 1.72m, he has been deployed in advanced wide roles throughout his career, a profile that typically appeals to clubs seeking creativity and one-against-one ability in the final third. His market valuation of €1.30m at the time of becoming a free agent underlines that, despite his unattached status, he remains considered an asset with economic and sporting value.

Ounas’s time at Al-Shamal SC placed him in the Qatar Stars League, a competition that has become a regular destination for experienced international players. The completion of his move to free agency removes him from that environment and places him outside any formal league structure, with his next step yet to be determined. As of his contract’s end, he is not registered with a national team or club, and no new agreement has been filed in the available data.

The winger’s dual nationality has long made him a figure of interest both in Algeria and France. His departure from Al-Shamal and shift into free agency means supporters and observers in both countries will now watch to see whether his next move keeps him outside his home football environments or eventually brings him closer to those markets again. While his most recent competitive details, match-by-match performances, and seasonal appearance and goal figures are not listed in the data, his profile as an experienced international-level attacker ensures that his availability will be monitored across multiple leagues.

Ounas’s social media presence, including his Instagram account, provides one of the few current public windows into his situation while his professional future remains open. For now, the confirmed transfer from Al-Shamal SC to free-agent status marks a clear break in his career path and sets up a decisive next decision. Whatever destination follows this spell without a club will likely play a major role in defining the latter stages of his career and how his potential is ultimately judged.