Tunisian giants Esperance are being linked with a move for Franco-Tunisian centre-back Marouane Sahraoui, who currently plays for fellow Ligue Professionnelle 1 side Stade Tunisien.
The 30-year-old defender, born in Marseille and standing at 1.87m, is the subject of fresh speculation in Tunisia’s top flight, with reports suggesting Esperance are monitoring his situation closely. Transfermarkt lists his market value at €700k, a figure that could make him an attractive option in a domestic market where fees are often tightly controlled.
Data from Transfermarkt indicates Sahraoui’s current deal at Stade Tunisien has no publicly listed expiry date, leaving open the possibility that he could move on as a free agent if his contract is close to its end or has quietly run down. The rumour, dated 22 June 2026, carries an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks, if any, are at a preliminary stage and no agreement has been reached.
Sahraoui, a right-footed central defender who can anchor a back line, has built his reputation in Tunisia’s Ligue 1 after moving from France, where he developed as a dual-national player eligible for both Tunisia and France. His performances for Stade Tunisien have been underpinned by consistency rather than headlines, with his physical presence and aerial ability key features of his game.
In his most recent outing for Stade Tunisien – a Ligue Professionnelle 1 fixture earlier this month against domestic opposition – he featured as a starting centre-back in a tight contest, helping to keep the scoreline narrow and demonstrating the disciplined positioning that has attracted interest from bigger clubs.
If a move to Esperance does materialise, it would mark a significant step in Sahraoui’s career, offering him a larger platform, greater scrutiny and the chance to enhance his reputation at one of North Africa’s most prominent clubs.
