Algeria international Zinedine Belaïd set for Saudi move after leaving JS Kabylie

Algeria defender expected to join Al Taawoun after reportedly activating release clause

Algeria international Zinedine Belaïd is expected to continue his career in Saudi Arabia after reportedly paying the release clause in his contract to end his stay with JS Kabylie.

According to several reliable sources, the central defender has decided to leave the Algerian club despite efforts by the management to persuade him to remain.

JS Kabylie had attempted to secure Belaïd’s future by offering him a contract extension that included a significant salary increase, but the player opted to bring his deal to an end.

His decision is expected to pave the way for a move to Saudi club Al Taawoun, which has reportedly presented the defender with an attractive financial offer.

Belaïd’s departure comes after a single season with the Canaries, marking another move abroad in his professional career.

The defender is now expected to continue his career in the Saudi championship once the transfer is finalised.

JS Kabylie begin search for replacement

JS Kabylie have already started preparing for life without one of their key defenders.

With Belaïd set to leave, the club’s management has opened discussions over potential reinforcements to strengthen the squad before the new season.

Among the players under consideration is defender Alilet, who has emerged as one of the options being explored to fill the vacancy created by Belaïd’s exit.

The Kabyle club is also assessing other defensive targets as it looks to minimise the impact of losing the Algeria international.

Although club officials were keen to keep Belaïd at the Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed, their efforts proved unsuccessful after the defender chose to activate the clause allowing him to terminate his contract.

The expected move to Al Taawoun reflects the growing attraction of the Saudi league, where the player is set to continue his career following his spell with JS Kabylie.

For JS Kabylie, attention has now shifted towards rebuilding the squad and ensuring that Belaïd’s departure is covered before the start of the new campaign.

The club has already begun working on recruitment plans, with Alilet among the names being discussed alongside other potential signings.

Belaïd’s exit will end his brief return to Algerian football with the Canaries, as he prepares to embark on another chapter abroad.

His anticipated arrival at Al Taawoun would complete a move that has gathered momentum in recent days, following reports that he personally paid the release clause to facilitate his departure.

While the defender prepares for a fresh challenge in Saudi Arabia, JS Kabylie are continuing their efforts in the transfer market as they seek suitable replacements capable of strengthening their defensive options ahead of the upcoming season.