Neeskens Kebano appears to be on his way out of Al Jazira, with new head coach Hussein Ammouta reportedly deciding to part ways with the Congolese international as part of his plans to reshape the squad ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The Moroccan tactician has informed the club’s hierarchy that Kebano does not feature in his vision for the team.
Despite joining the Emirati outfit in July 2023, the experienced winger has struggled to make a meaningful impact and now finds himself surplus to requirements.
Kebano, 32, arrived in the UAE with high expectations following a solid stint in Europe, where he featured for clubs including Fulham, Middlesbrough, Genk, and Charleroi.
However, his adaptation to life in the Arabian Gulf has not gone as planned.
In the recently concluded season, he managed just four goals and three assists across 22 appearances—numbers considered underwhelming by the Al Jazira technical staff.
Ammouta, known for his disciplined approach and lofty ambitions, is looking to revitalise the squad in a bid to re-establish Al Jazira as a force both domestically and on the Asian stage.
Kebano’s exit is likely to be one of several changes as the club aims for a fresh start after a disappointing campaign.
The winger, who began his professional journey at Paris Saint-Germain, has one year remaining on his current contract.
Nevertheless, sources suggest Al Jazira are open to negotiating an early termination or a cut-price transfer to offload his salary and create room for new arrivals.
His current market value stands at €1.5 million, per Transfermarkt.
On the international scene, Kebano has been a regular fixture for the Democratic Republic of Congo, earning 33 caps and scoring five goals.
He has represented the Leopards in multiple Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and World Cup campaigns, bringing a wealth of experience to every squad he’s joined.
Al Jazira’s desire to refresh their roster signals a clear intent to compete at the highest level next season.
For Kebano, the summer transfer window may offer a chance to revive his career elsewhere, potentially with a return to Europe or a new adventure in another competitive league.
