Grasshoppers are being linked with a move for Nacional central midfielder Chiheb Labidi, with the Tunisian potentially available as a free agent due to his unclear contract situation in Portugal.
The 24-year-old, who plays for CD Nacional in Liga Portugal, is reported in Switzerland and Portugal to be on the radar of Grasshopper Club Zürich, with the probability of a deal currently listed as “?” on transfer tracking site Transfermarkt. Labidi’s contract expiry date at Nacional is not publicly disclosed, fuelling suggestions that he could leave at low cost or even as a free agent if his deal has quietly run down.
Labidi, valued at €500,000, has built a reputation as a left-footed central midfielder capable of operating in the heart of the pitch. Standing at 1.90m, he offers significant physical presence and aerial strength, attributes that would appeal in the Swiss Super League. Born on 1 June 2001, the Tunisian has been part of Nacional’s set-up as shirt number 15, featuring in Liga Portugal and domestic cup action.
Recent appearances for Nacional have underlined his importance in midfield, with his latest outings showing his willingness to cover ground and recycle possession in a side battling for consistency in Portugal’s top tiers. His performances this season have helped sustain his market valuation despite the uncertainty surrounding his contractual status.
Labidi represents Tunisia at national level and has used his time in Portugal to gain European experience, an element that could make the transition to Switzerland smoother. With Grasshoppers weighing up midfield options ahead of the next window, the combination of his age, profile and potential free-agent status makes him an intriguing option.
If the move materialises, a switch from Nacional to Grasshoppers could give Labidi a significant platform in the Swiss Super League to enhance his reputation and push his career onto the next stage.
