Hamza Rafia is being linked with a return to North Africa, with Tunisian side Espérance reportedly interested in signing the Lecce central midfielder.
The 26-year-old, currently on the books of Serie A club Lecce, is the subject of transfer speculation suggesting a move from Italy’s top flight to Tunisia’s Ligue 1. Data compiled on 10 December 2025 lists Espérance as a potential destination, though no fee, structure of deal or clear probability for the transfer has yet been established, with the likelihood of the move marked only as “?”.
Rafia’s current market value is recorded at €1.00m, having dropped from a peak of €1.70m during his spell with Lecce. With no contract expiry date publicly available in the data, there is scope for further conjecture over whether he could ultimately become a free agent if no agreement is reached between club and player, adding another layer to the rumours around his future.
Born on 2 April 1999 in Kalaat Senan, Rafia represents Tunisia at international level but also holds French nationality. A right-footed central midfielder standing 1.81m tall, he has built his career largely in European football, progressing through Olympique Lyon’s youth and B teams before moves to Juventus Next Gen, Standard Liège, Cremonese, Pescara and then Lecce.
His club journey has taken him through various leagues, including France, Belgium and multiple tiers of Italian football, with successive loans and permanent switches shaping his reputation as a technically capable midfielder. Since joining Lecce from Pescara in July 2023, he has seen his valuation fluctuate, reflecting changing form and status within the squad.
While no recent match specifics are provided in the available data, Rafia’s profile and experience in European competition make him a notable target for Espérance. Should the move materialise, a switch to Tunisia’s Ligue 1 could mark a significant new chapter, potentially repositioning his career closer to his country of birth and offering a platform to reassert his value on a different stage.
