Lyes Houri has completed his departure from CS U Craiova and is now officially without a club, ending his spell in Romania’s SuperLiga and entering the free-agent market after his contract with the Craiova side came to an end. The transfer was registered on 2026-04-18, with the 30-year-old attacking midfielder moving from the Romanian club to the status of “Without Club” on a free, as no transfer fee was involved and his agreement with the club simply expired.
The move confirms that the Franco-Moroccan playmaker is now available on a free transfer, with his current market value listed at €600k. Having been removed from Craiova’s squad list and recorded as unattached, Houri is no longer tied to any league structure, with his new “club” listed under the non-association category “Without Club” in a non-specified competition.
Houri’s exit brings to a close his time in Romania’s top flight, the SuperLiga, where he most recently represented CS U Craiova. The official documentation lists the transfer as a completed change of registration from CS U Craiova of the SuperLiga to the “Without Club” pool in a non-affiliated competition structure (N/A), underlining that he is now on the lookout for a new employer.
Born in Lomme and standing at 1.69m, Houri operates primarily as an attacking midfielder, registered in the “Midfield – Attacking Midfield” role and preferring his right foot. At 30, he is entering what is often regarded as the peak phase for a creative midfielder, and his dual nationality – France and Morocco – offers flexibility for potential suitors in terms of squad registration rules and domestic-player quotas in different countries.
The player’s profile lists him with nationalities “France” and “Morocco”, reflecting his eligibility and cultural ties to both nations. While he is currently unattached, his last competitive environment was the Romanian SuperLiga, a league that has become a regular stepping stone for players seeking moves either into more prominent European competitions or lucrative contracts elsewhere.
Houri’s current status means there is no active contract start or end date recorded with a new team, and no expiry date is attached to his free-agent situation. His last known contractual relationship with CS U Craiova has concluded, and with no joining date or new deal on file, the midfielder is now free to negotiate and sign with any interested club.
With a market valuation of €600k, Houri represents a potentially cost-effective addition for clubs needing a technically adept attacking midfielder without paying a transfer fee. His experience abroad, away from his home nations of France and Morocco, is already established through his time in Romania, and any next move would likely see him continue his career outside those home countries.
As he enters this new phase as a free agent, Houri’s immediate future will depend on which project best suits his profile and ambitions. For now, his confirmed departure from CS U Craiova and shift to “Without Club” status marks a clear turning point, and the next contract he signs will shape the trajectory of the remaining years of his professional career.
