Santos move closer to signing striker Billal Brahimi | OneFootball

Santos is close to signing Billal Brahimi. The 25-year-old forward, who is currently without a club, is expected in Brazil in the coming days to undergo medical exams and sign.

The information was initially reported by UOL and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Who is Billal Brahimi?

Billal Brahimi is from Algeria, left-footed, and stands 1.83m tall. He is currently a free agent after leaving Nice, France. In his career, the Algerian has also played for Sint-Truiden, Brest, Angers, Le Mans, and Middlesbrough.

In the current European season, the forward has played only one match, for Nice. The appearance was on August 16, when he came on in the final stretch of the 1-0 defeat to Toulouse, in the French Championship.

Reinforced Squad

Billal Brahimi is expected to be Santos' new reinforcement this mid-year. The club announced eight players in the last transfer window: Alexis Duarte, Adonis Frías, Igor Vinícius, Mayke, Victor Hugo, Willian Arão, Lautaro Díaz, and Gustavo Caballero.

Since the window is now closed, Peixe can only sign players who are not currently under contract with other teams.

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