Walid Abdelali has completed a free transfer from Paro FC to Icelandic side Völsungur ÍF, sealing a move that takes the French-Algerian defensive midfielder from the Bhutan Premier League to the Lengjudeild. The 33-year-old joins the club on a deal running from 2026-04-17 to 2027-12-31, with the transfer officially registered as a free move and no market value listed for the player at the time of the switch.
The transfer marks a confirmed change of scenery for Abdelali, who leaves Paro FC and the Bhutan Premier League for a new challenge in Iceland’s second tier. Völsungur ÍF, competing in the Lengjudeild, have added an experienced midfield anchor whose main position is defensive midfield, as confirmed by the player’s profile data. The contract, which starts on 2026-04-17 and is scheduled to expire on 2027-12-31, underlines the club’s commitment to integrating him into their medium-term plans.
Born in Paris and standing at 1.80m, Abdelali brings dual nationality — France and Algeria — to his new employers. His move to Völsungur ÍF ensures he continues his career abroad rather than in either of his home nations, adding another chapter to a path that has already taken him as far as Bhutan’s top flight with Paro FC. While no transfer fee was involved and his market value is officially listed as None, his experience remains the key asset in this move.
The switch also represents continuity in Abdelali’s role. Registered primarily as a midfield – defensive midfield option, he is expected to operate in front of the back line, offering shielding, ball recovery and simple distribution. Völsungur ÍF’s participation in the Lengjudeild provides him with the prospect of regular competitive football in Icelandic conditions, which differ significantly from those he experienced in the Bhutan Premier League.
Details such as appearances, goals and recent match performances are not provided in the available data, and there is no specific record here of his final outings for Paro FC. However, the confirmed move from the Bhutan Premier League to Iceland’s Lengjudeild is in itself a notable step in terms of geography, climate and playing style. It also signals the end of his spell with Paro FC, after which he was able to move on a free.
Abdelali’s registration with Völsungur ÍF also appears in his national team field, indicating that, as of the latest data, his professional identity is closely tied to the Icelandic club. With the contract now in place from 2026-04-17 to 2027-12-31, the next phase of his journey will be defined by how effectively he adapts to the demands of Icelandic football and how central he becomes to Völsungur ÍF’s ambitions in the Lengjudeild.
