Ismaïl Aaneba: France-Morocco centre-back leaves Ferencváros and becomes free agent after contract expiry

Ismaïl Aaneba has officially left Ferencváros and is now without a club after his contract with the Hungarian champions expired on 2026-07-01, ending his deal on 2026-07-01 and placing the 27-year-old centre-back on the free-agent market.

The France- and Morocco-eligible defender, valued at €200k, departs Ferencváros as a confirmed out-of-contract player rather than for a transfer fee, with the move from the NB I side to the status of “Without Club” registered as a free exit. The transaction was completed on 2026-07-01, with no fee involved.

Aaneba’s change of status formally closes his chapter in Hungary’s top division, the NB I, where he represented Ferencváros. The Budapest club lose a right-footed central defender with notable height at 1.87m, while the player himself moves into a critical phase of his career, free to negotiate with interested sides across Europe or beyond.

Born in Mantes-la-Jolie on 29 May 1999, Aaneba carries dual nationality, listed with both France and Morocco, and has been categorised primarily as a defender in the centre-back role. His profile combines physical presence with the positional discipline expected at the heart of defence, attributes that previously attracted Ferencváros and could now appeal to clubs searching for affordable depth at the back.

At the time of the move, Aaneba’s market value stood at €200k, underlining him as a relatively low-cost option in the modern transfer landscape. With no transfer fee paid to Ferencváros due to his contract expiry, any new employer would be negotiating only salary and bonuses, potentially making him an opportunistic signing for teams operating under tight financial constraints.

Aaneba’s departure also means he is no longer tied to any national-team-affiliated club structure; his profile lists “Without Club” in the national team field, reflecting the absence of any current senior international status. Nonetheless, his dual eligibility keeps open long-term possibilities with both France and Morocco, should his next move and performances reignite attention at the international level.

From a competition standpoint, the defender leaves behind the NB I in Hungary for the uncertainty of free agency, with no new league yet attached to his name. The official destination is listed simply as “Without Club” in a “N/A” league, highlighting that this is a contractual ending rather than a traditional move into another established competition.

For Ferencváros, the exit marks the loss of another squad option in central defence as they reshape their roster for the coming campaign. For Aaneba, the confirmed end of his deal on 2026-07-01 opens a pivotal window to secure the next step in his career, with his free-agent status and €200k valuation likely to shape the level and profile of clubs that come forward in the weeks and months ahead.