Who is Billal Brahimi? Meet Santos’ possible new signing | OneFootball

Santos is negotiating the signing of Billal Brahimi, a forward who is currently a free agent. The 25-year-old player is without a club after leaving Nice, from France.

The Algerian arrived at the French team in January 2022, but never stood out. His best season for the club was in 2022/23, when he played 37 times, only nine of which were as a starter, scored five goals and provided two assists.

In August 2023, he was loaned to Brest, also from France. He made 22 appearances, two as a starter, and did not participate in any goals.

In the following season, he was loaned to Sint-Truiden, from Belgium. He had 28 commitments (seven as a starter), in addition to two goals and four assists. The Belgian team even had an option to buy, but did not exercise it.

In the middle of this year, he then returned to Nice and even got to play in the final minutes of the 1-0 defeat to Toulouse, in the first round of the French Championship, but had his contract terminated on September 1st.

"After four years defending its colors, it's time for me to turn a new page. This club was much more than just a workplace: it was a family, a place where I grew as a player, but also as a man. I want to thank my teammates, staff, volunteers and everyone who works in the shadows every day to keep this club alive," wrote Brahimi in his farewell text.

"I will forever keep these four years of memories, unique emotions and strong bonds. This is not a goodbye, just a farewell. I wish all the best for the future and will continue to follow with great affection," he added.

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Throughout his career, Billal Brahimi also played for Angers, Le Mans and Middlesbrough.

The forward's best numbers were recorded at Le Mans, where he played 34 matches (32 as a starter), scored 12 goals and provided one assist. At the time, the team was in the French third division.

Billal Brahimi is from Algeria, left-footed and is 1.83m tall. He usually plays as a winger or as a second striker.

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