Tunisian Ligue 1 clubs moved decisively during the 2025–2026 winter transfer window, completing a broad range of signings as teams sought to strengthen their squads for the decisive second half of the season.
The mid-season market proved particularly active across the division, with most clubs opting to refresh their playing staff through free transfers, loans and targeted deals.
Espérance Sportive de Tunis stood out as one of the busiest sides, prioritising experience by recruiting several former Tunisian internationals in a clear bid to maintain domestic dominance.
Espérance confirmed the arrivals of Moez Haj Ali from US Monastir in a deal worth €110,000, while Mohamed Dräger joined on a free transfer following his departure from Eintracht Braunschweig.
Hamza Rafia also arrived from US Lecce under undisclosed terms.
The club further adjusted its squad through multiple loan returns, including Ghaith Ouahabi, Zinedine Kada and Jack Diarra, underlining a strategy focused on balance rather than volume.
US Monastir were similarly active, adding Raed Bouchniba from Espérance on a free transfer and securing experienced names such as Ayman Ben Mohamed and Adem Boulila.
The club also turned to younger options, promoting Youssef Methni from their U21 side as part of a wider restructuring effort.
Etoile Sportive du Sahel reinforced their ranks with a series of free signings, including Zinedine Boutmène and Oussama Abid, while Wajdi Kechrida arrived without a club.
These additions reflected a cautious but deliberate approach aimed at squad depth rather than headline spending.
Club Africain focused on targeted reinforcements, paying €85,000 to sign Aymen Harzi from US Monastir and bringing in Oussema Bouguerra on a free transfer from rivals Espérance.
Elsewhere, ES Zarzis, Stade Tunisien and CS Sfaxien relied largely on free agents and returning loanees to stabilise their squads.
Several clubs, including Olympique Béja, AS Soliman and Avenir Sportif de Gabès, used the window to reshape their teams extensively, blending domestic experience with lesser-known foreign recruits.
JS Kairouanaise were among the few to invest a transfer fee, signing Ghislain Mounguidé for €50,000 from DFC8 of Bangui.
As the window closed, the overall picture was one of widespread activity rather than extravagant spending.
With the league finely balanced, the impact of these moves is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the title race, continental qualification hopes and the battle to avoid relegation in the months ahead.
