Algerian international goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz is reportedly preparing to leave MC Alger less than a year after joining the club as one of its headline summer signings.
The 29-year-old arrived in Algiers with expectations of becoming the club’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, but his debut season has not unfolded as planned despite MC Alger successfully retaining the league title.
A significant injury proved to be a turning point in Guendouz’s campaign. During his absence, Abdellatif Ramdane stepped into the team and impressed with a series of strong performances that earned the confidence of the coaching staff.
Ramdane’s form allowed him to establish himself as the preferred option between the posts, and Guendouz was unable to reclaim the position after returning to fitness. As the season progressed, the former CR Belouizdad goalkeeper found himself increasingly limited to a supporting role during the most important stages of the title-winning campaign.
The competition between the two goalkeepers has also extended beyond club football. Ramdane’s growing reputation was recently reinforced when he was included in Algeria’s travelling squad to Kansas City as a reserve goalkeeper, highlighting his rising status within the national team setup.
According to reports, Guendouz has now informed MC Alger’s management of his desire to leave during the summer transfer window. Although his current contract runs until June 2027, he is reportedly seeking an amicable agreement that would allow both parties to part ways.
If a mutual termination is reached, Guendouz’s spell with the Algerian champions will come to an end after just one season. The goalkeeper joined MC Alger hoping to re-establish himself as a leading figure in Algerian football following his stint in Iran, but he now appears set to pursue a fresh opportunity elsewhere in search of regular first-team football.
