Algeria‑France left winger Samy Faraj of Radnik Bijeljina is being linked with a move to Bosnian club Čelik Zenica, with the 24‑year‑old’s situation complicated by the prospect he could become a free agent.
Faraj, who is valued at €150k on Transfermarkt, is currently on the books of Radnik Bijeljina in the Premijer Liga BiH but is now reported to be of interest to Čelik, who play in the Prva liga FBiH. The move is at rumour stage, with the probability of a transfer listed as “?” and no indication yet of an agreed fee or personal terms.
Contract details around the French‑born winger are unclear, with no formal expiry date recorded for his Radnik deal. That uncertainty has fuelled speculation that he could be available at low cost or potentially on a free transfer if his contract situation allows. In a regional market where budgets are tight, the chance to sign a versatile attacker at that valuation is likely to appeal to Čelik as they look to strengthen.
Born on 4 October 2001 in Croix, France, Faraj holds both Algerian and French nationality and is registered primarily as an attacking left winger, though he operates from the flank on his right foot. Standing at 1.78m and wearing the No 7 shirt for Radnik Bijeljina, he has built a reputation in Bosnia and Herzegovina for direct running and wide attacking play.
Faraj is listed with FK Radnik Bijeljina as his national‑team affiliation on his current profile, underlining that his senior career has so far been shaped largely in the Bosnian game. His earlier club pathway and any youth international involvement are not detailed, but his experience in the country’s top flight has made him a known quantity to domestic scouts.
Recent league action has kept Faraj in the shop window, featuring for Radnik Bijeljina in the Premijer Liga BiH, where he has continued to operate from the left side of attack. While full match‑by‑match breakdowns are not provided in the current data, it is his ongoing involvement at that level which appears to have attracted Čelik’s attention as they assess options to bolster their wide areas.
The interest also reflects Čelik Zenica’s need to add creativity and depth as they attempt to climb from the Prva liga FBiH. A move for a player already adapted to Bosnian football, and with a relatively modest market valuation, would represent a pragmatic piece of business if negotiations progress.
With the rumour only recently recorded on 1 June 2026 and no confirmed fee, structure or contract length on the table, there remains significant uncertainty about whether the transfer will materialise. However, the combination of Faraj’s dual nationality, age profile and status at Radnik Bijeljina has ensured he will remain one to watch in the coming weeks.
If the switch to Čelik Zenica does go through – whether via a cut‑price deal or as a free agent – it could mark a pivotal step in Faraj’s career, offering him a fresh platform in Bosnian football to raise his profile, enhance his reputation and position himself for a future move to a higher‑profile league.
