Brest striker Islam Slimani (34) has told Le Télégramme he tried to encourage Youcef Belaïli (30) to stay at the club. The latter had his contract terminated with the Ligue 1 club upon his request.
Belaïli requested that his contract be terminated, after having spent just nine months at Brest. He arrived on a free transfer in January and went on to make 19 appearances for the club. Brest sporting director Grégory Lorenzi explained his departure: “Youcef was unhappy every day, notably because of being far away from his family. It was therefore difficult for him to continue on this path.”
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Slimani has now spoken about his compatriot’s departure. “His presence here, as well as that of Haris Belkebla, played a big part in my decision to come and play here. I didn’t think he’d leave so soon after my arrival, but we all know football – it’s unpredictable. I encouraged him to stay,” he said.
