MC Alger appear to have found a solution for Andy Delort’s uncertain future, as Al Qadsiah SC of Kuwait have submitted a firm offer for the striker.
Delort, who remains under contract with the Algerian champions until 2027, has been out of favour for several months. The club has actively sought a way to part ways with the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winner, and the approach from Kuwait may finally provide the exit they have been seeking.
According to journalist Marc Mechenoua, Al Qadsiah have tabled a proposal for a one-year deal with the option of an additional season.
Signed in the summer of 2024 from Umm Salal in a deal worth €700,000, Delort was intended to lead the line for the Doyen and usher in a new attacking era.
However, the move quickly turned into a miscalculation. The 33-year-old failed to produce the performances expected, delivering modest numbers while struggling to establish himself.
His subsequent loan back to Montpellier brought no revival in form, leaving his status at MC Alger increasingly untenable.
Further complicating his situation has been the rise of Guinean forward Mohamadou Bangoura, whose breakthrough relegated Delort to a secondary role.
With his contribution diminishing and the club unable to justify his place in the squad, management were left dealing with a burden both on the pitch and financially.
Delort’s wages, estimated at €45,000 per month, have placed significant strain on the club’s budget. Releasing him without compensation was never an option, with MCA intent on recovering at least part of their outlay from last year.
Against this backdrop, Al Qadsiah’s proposal has been welcomed within the club as a potential lifeline. Negotiations are already under way, with all parties keen to finalise terms.
For Delort, the move to Kuwait could represent one last opportunity to revive his career. A striker who has built a reputation across multiple leagues, the Algerian international may find a more fitting stage in the Kuwaiti Premier League, where his experience and profile as a leading forward would likely be appreciated.
His representatives are said to be working closely with Al Qadsiah to secure favourable conditions before an agreement is concluded.
If the deal progresses, it would bring closure to a drawn-out saga that has dominated much of MC Alger’s transfer activity in recent months.
For the club, it would ease financial pressure and open the door for new investment in their squad. For Delort, it would offer the chance of a fresh start after a year marked by frustration and decline.
What began as a marquee signing for MC Alger ultimately turned into a costly misstep. Now, with Al Qadsiah’s offer on the table, both club and player may finally part ways on terms that provide relief on all sides. The outcome of the negotiations in the coming days will determine whether this long-running story finally reaches its conclusion.
