Tunisian right-back Mohamed Iyadh Riahi of Stade Tunisien is being linked with a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Kasimpasa, with the 20-year-old defender emerging as a potential low-cost option in the upcoming window.
The rumoured transfer, logged on 3 June 2026, would see Riahi swap Tunisia’s Ligue Professionnelle 1 for a first European move to Istanbul. His current market value is listed at €200k, a figure likely to appeal to Kasimpasa as they assess budget-conscious options at full-back. There is no public information on a fixed contract expiry date at Stade Tunisien, leaving open the possibility that the player could move on for a modest fee or even edge towards free-agent status if his contractual situation allows.
Riahi, born on 21 December 2005, has established himself at Stade Tunisien as a defender whose main position is right-back, wearing the number 2 shirt. Standing in as a modern full-back in the Tunisian top flight, he has been developed entirely within domestic football to this point, with no previous foreign clubs recorded. The latest data places him solely under Tunisian nationality, and he is currently listed with Stade Tunisien rather than any senior national team set-up.
Interest from Kasimpasa comes against the backdrop of his continued involvement in Ligue 1 (Tunisia), where he has been building professional minutes at senior level for Stade Tunisien. In a recent league outing for the Tunis-based club – a tightly contested fixture in the Tunisian top flight that finished level on the scoreline – Riahi completed the full 90 minutes, contributing defensively down the right and helping to restrict opportunities from wide areas. While he did not register a goal or assist on that particular date, his performance underlined the defensive reliability and energy that have drawn attention to his profile.
The rumour currently carries an unspecified probability rating (“?”) on transfer tracking data, underlining that discussions, if any, remain at an early or exploratory stage. There is no indication yet of a formal bid from Kasimpasa or of Stade Tunisien’s stance on a potential sale, nor any public suggestion of agreement on personal terms.
From Kasimpasa’s perspective, the appeal is clear. A 20-year-old right-back with senior experience in a competitive North African league, valued at €200k, represents a classic Süper Lig-style opportunity: a relatively inexpensive defensive reinforcement with potential resale value. For Stade Tunisien, any structured offer could bring in a fee for a home-grown defender whose contractual details are not publicly fixed to a long-term end date.
Riahi’s career to date has been rooted at Stade Tunisien, with no recorded previous professional clubs and no transfer fees logged so far. That makes this potential move to Kasimpasa significant as a possible first major step abroad. A successful switch would take him from Tunisia’s Ligue Professionnelle 1 to the Süper Lig, a league known for its higher tempo, more demanding tactical environment and increased media exposure.
Given his age and the relatively modest market valuation, the coming weeks will be key in determining whether Kasimpasa convert their reported interest into a concrete proposal or whether Riahi remains in Tunis to further his development. If the transfer does materialise, it could mark a pivotal moment in his progression, offering a platform to elevate his reputation beyond domestic football and potentially shape a long-term career pathway in European competition.
