Youssef Belaili's Absence from Medical Tests Disrupts Contract Renewal with Esperance

Algerian international Youssef Belaïli has sparked controversy within the ranks of Esperance Tunis, as Tunisian media reports revealed today, Tuesday, that he failed to attend the scheduled medical examinations ahead of signing his new contract with the club.

Belaïli has reached a preliminary agreement with the management of Esperance to extend his contract with the team, with plans to return to training and undergo a medical examination before meeting with the club president to finalize the official signing.

Sources indicate that the agreement between the two parties includes settling the player's outstanding financial dues from last season, along with granting him similar privileges to those outlined in his previous contract, which expired on June 30, 2026.

Reports indicate that Belaïli has asked the management of Espérance to provide him with official documents proving the club's desire to renew his contract. This is to support his legal dispute currently being pursued before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), a request that the club's management has complied with.

In a surprising turn of events, the player's father informed Espérance de Tunis officials on Monday evening that his son had left Tunisia for Algeria, stating that he would return next Thursday, without revealing the reasons behind this move.

Belaïli's sudden absence from medical examinations and his departure from the country has sparked a wave of questions among Esperance fans, especially with no official clarification from the player or his close associates regarding his future with the team for the upcoming season.