Saber Khalifa Set for Possible Loan Move to Tunisian League
Tunisian international Saber Khalifa’s future at Olympique de Marseille appears increasingly uncertain, with reports suggesting a potential loan move back to the Tunisian league. Khalifa, 27, who has struggled to secure a place under Marseille’s current head coach Marcelo Bielsa, may soon join Club Africain.
José Anigo, Marseille’s recruitment officer, is currently in Tunis to negotiate the terms of Khalifa’s loan with Montasser Louhichi, the sporting director of Club Africain. This move would mark a significant step for Khalifa, who has yet to find consistent form since joining Marseille last season.
Signed from Evian TG, Khalifa initially arrived with expectations to bolster Marseille’s attacking options. However, since Bielsa’s appointment, the Tunisian striker has found himself sidelined and is no longer part of the club’s strategic plans. His limited playing time and underwhelming performances have cast doubt on his future at the French club.
Khalifa’s contract with Marseille runs until 2017, giving the club some leverage in deciding his next career step. While the Tunisian league is emerging as a likely destination, there have also been unconfirmed rumors linking him with a move to a Qatari club, highlighting the interest he has garnered beyond Europe.
Club Africain, one of Tunisia’s leading football clubs, would welcome Khalifa’s experience and international pedigree. A loan spell there could provide the forward with the regular playing time he has been missing, allowing him to regain confidence and form.
As talks continue in Tunis, the transfer saga of Saber Khalifa remains one to watch, both for Marseille supporters and Tunisian football fans eager to see their international star back on home soil.
