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The 5 major transfers of the summer mercato in Tunisia

Ibrahima Keita/@e-s-tunis

The new 2025-2026 season of the Tunisian championship kicks off next Saturday with an opening salvo of four matches.

Espérance de Tunis is aiming to retain its title, although the task promises to be tough given the ambitious recruitment of its rivals.

In this feature, we spotlight the five most significant transfers completed by Tunisian clubs during this summer’s transfer window.

Firas Chaouat

The top scorer of the Tunisian league has joined Club Africain after his release clause was triggered in his contract with Étoile du Sahel.

The Tunisian international striker boasts 111 league appearances, having been involved in 59 goals between assists and personal finishes.

Ali Maâloul

The veteran left-back returns to his boyhood club, CS Sfaxien, nine years after leaving for Al Ahly of Egypt.

Maâloul has played 157 matches in the Tunisian Ligue 1, registering 31 goals and providing 37 assists.

Ibrahima Keita

The Mauritanian international signed with Espérance de Tunis as a free agent during this transfer window, after his contract with TP Mazembe (DR Congo) expired.

The player of Malian descent has earned 25 caps for the Mourabitounes, but is still searching for his first international goal.

Mohamed Dhaoui Cristo

The 22-year-old winger has joined Étoile du Sahel on loan from Al Ahly Cairo.

Cristo has played 34 matches in the Tunisian league, contributing to 12 goals through assists and finishes.

Moses Pedro

The Angolan midfielder signed as a free agent with Union Sportive Monastirienne, arriving from Primeiro de Agosto.

Pedro has already been called up to the Angolan national team, though he is yet to feature in a friendly or official match.