Tunisian international Motez Nourani has officially completed his transfer to Portuguese top-flight side CD Nacional Madeira, marking a significant milestone in his young career and a move he describes as a reward for patience, persistence, and mutual trust.
The versatile midfielder detailed the journey that led to his arrival at the Portuguese club, highlighting the loyalty shown by Nacional after an initial move fell through in January due to administrative obstacles.
The club had already offered me a contract in January, Nourani explained. Despite all the legal support from my agency, I was unable to sign due to certain registration regulations. What really struck me was that the management kept their word and waited for me until the summer transfer window. That’s rare in football, and it strengthened my determination to join them.
The 23-year-old sees the Portuguese SuperLiga as the perfect environment to accelerate his development.
Known for its technical demands and tactical discipline, the league presents exactly the kind of challenge he’s been seeking.
I’m at a point in my career where I need to play, learn, and grow, he said. The SuperLiga is a technical, fast-paced league with a real sense of intelligence. That’s exactly what I need to progress.
Despite reported interest from clubs in both Turkey and Tunisia, Nourani never wavered in his preference for Nacional.
Yes, I had other offers, especially in January, he admitted. But my agency and I were always clear: our priority was CD Nacional. We didn’t want to spread ourselves too thin.
Comfortable both on the left wing and in an attacking midfield role, Nourani is eager to translate his ambition into tangible results on the pitch.
I want to contribute offensively, to make a difference on my wing or in the middle. These are the positions where I am most comfortable, and I will give everything to help the club take points.
While focused on making his mark in Madeira, Nourani remains mindful of the bigger picture—earning a spot with Tunisia’s national team.
First, I want to honor the trust of those who supported me: my agency, my coaches, my family. The national team, of course, is on my mind. But I don’t want to rush things. It’s on the field that I must prove that I deserve my place. I’m ready.
With his move now official, Motez Nourani stands poised to begin a new chapter, ready to repay CD Nacional’s faith in him and to make his mark in European football.
