Algerian centre-forward Islam Slimani is being linked with a move to Qatari Stars League club Al‑Sadd after becoming a free agent.
The 37-year-old, who is currently listed as “Without Club”, is reported to be on the radar of the Doha giants, with the mooted transfer carrying an unspecified probability of being completed. Slimani’s current estimated market value is €400,000, according to figures last scraped on 26 April 2026.
Slimani, born on 18 June 1988 in El Hammamet and standing at 1.88m, is a right‑footed centre-forward and one of Algeria’s most high‑profile attacking names of the past decade. Having seen his most recent contract expire, he is available on a free transfer, a status that could make any short‑term deal more straightforward for Al‑Sadd in terms of both fee and flexibility.
The veteran forward most recently featured at club level before entering free agency, while also remaining active for Algeria into his mid‑thirties. In one of his latest outings for club and country prior to going without a team, Slimani played as a central striker, operating in his usual penalty‑box role and offering a target presence – attributes that have defined his career across spells in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Slimani’s profile on Transfermarkt confirms he is currently unattached at both club and national-team level, with no contract expiry date listed for any side. The lack of a transfer fee, combined with his experience and relatively modest market valuation, is likely to fuel further speculation over a move to Qatar’s top flight.
If the switch to Al‑Sadd does materialise, it would offer Slimani a fresh platform late in his career and the chance to add another chapter in a new league to an already lengthy body of work as one of Algeria’s most recognisable centre‑forwards.
