Abdelkahar Kadri’s future at KV Kortrijk has taken a contentious turn, with the Algerian international locked in a standoff with club management over his desired exit this summer.
The 23-year-old midfielder has refused to join Kortrijk’s pre-season training camp in the Netherlands, in what Belgian media are describing as a deliberate attempt to force the club’s hand.
Kadri, who has made clear his intention to leave, is reportedly frustrated with what he perceives as the club’s obstruction of several viable transfer opportunities.
Interest in Kadri has been strong, with top Belgian Pro League sides Anderlecht and Gent expressing concrete interest.
However, Kortrijk’s reported financial demands have so far scuppered any potential deal.
Sources suggest the club is holding out for a figure well above market value, a stance that has left potential suitors unwilling to meet the price.
The situation has created growing unease between the player and the club hierarchy.
With only a year remaining on his current contract, Kadri is seeking a move that would represent the next step in his career.
From his perspective, Kortrijk’s stance is both unreasonable and damaging, especially given the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.
In the meantime, the midfielder has opted to train alone, maintaining his fitness while refusing to participate in team activities.
The move underscores his determination to secure a transfer and signals the seriousness of the impasse.
Kortrijk, for its part, has remained tight-lipped publicly but is believed to be holding firm on its valuation.
The club is understood to see Kadri as a key asset and is reluctant to let him leave without appropriate compensation.
Kadri, who has earned several caps for Algeria and enjoyed a solid campaign in the 2023–24 season, believes now is the right time for a new challenge.
His technical ability and vision in midfield have drawn praise, and he remains a player in demand across Europe.
As the standoff continues, all eyes will be on whether Kortrijk softens its position or risks a further deterioration in relations with one of its standout talents.
For now, Kadri remains on the sidelines—figuratively and literally—awaiting a breakthrough that could finally set his career in motion elsewhere.
