Samir Bellahcene returns to France

Samir Bellahcene, a former goalkeeper from Dunkerque, is expected to return to France and join USAM Nîmes Gard for the upcoming season. He arrived in Romania two years ago after playing for Kiel for 1.5 years.

Roster updates for USAM Nîmes Gard

USAM Nîmes Gard is gradually revealing its roster for the upcoming season. This season, the Belarusian Yahor Stasiuk and the young Soren Billy-Legrand formed the goalkeeper duo, but changes are expected next season.

Rumors confirmed by Midi Libre

The news was reported in the columns of Midi Libre, confirming rumors that had been circulating for several weeks: Samir Bellahcene is expected to return to the French league starting next year.

Bellahcene's career path

Arrived in Romania two seasons ago, after spending one and a half years at Kiel, the 31-year-old goalkeeper, who won the 2024 European championship, would form a partnership with Harun Hodzic, who remains injured, and Stasiuk, who has only signed for one season. Bellahcene would then be joining his third Starligue club, after his years in Montpellier and Dunkerque, not forgetting his one-year stint at Massy.

Soren Billy-Legrand moves to Saint-Raphaël

On the other side, the young goalkeeper Soren Billy-Legrand, who is having a promising start to the season, is expected to leave the Green Army at the end of the season. According to the Héraultais daily newspaper, he would head to Saint-Raphaël, also starting the following season.