Algeria international goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz has completed his move from MC Alger to JS Kabylie after the two clubs reached an agreement for his transfer.
The deal brings an end to Guendouz’s spell with MC Alger and gives the goalkeeper an opportunity to revive his hopes of regular first-team football with another of Algeria’s prominent clubs.
MC Alger confirmed the transfer in an official statement, although the club did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.
“The MC Alger administration announces that it has reached an agreement with its counterpart at JS Kabylie for the transfer of goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz.”
Sources cited in the original report estimate the transfer fee at close to 6 billion Algerian centimes, equivalent to 60 million Algerian dinars.
Guendouz’s move comes after his position at MC Alger changed, with Abdelatif Ramdane moving ahead of him in the competition for the starting goalkeeper role.
The 2026 World Cup reserve call-up had previously been part of Algeria’s wider national-team setup, but his reduced playing time at club level has created a need for a fresh challenge.
At JS Kabylie, Guendouz will face another battle for the number one position.
Gaya Merbah has re-established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper after recovering from injury, meaning Guendouz will have to compete for opportunities once again.
The arrival of the Algeria international nevertheless gives JS Kabylie greater depth in an important position and introduces additional competition within the squad.
For Guendouz, the priority is clear: regular football.
The goalkeeper developed at the AS Saint-Étienne academy before continuing his professional career and eventually earning recognition at international level with Algeria.
His move to JS Kabylie provides him with another opportunity to demonstrate his qualities and work his way back into a more prominent role.
The transfer also represents a significant domestic move, with Guendouz leaving MC Alger for another established Algerian club rather than moving abroad.
His spell at MC Alger had placed him in contention at one of the country’s leading clubs, but his status subsequently changed after Ramdane took the starting position.
The resulting lack of regular appearances appears to have played an important part in the decision to seek a new challenge.
JS Kabylie’s interest comes at a time when the club already has a goalkeeper with considerable importance to its plans in Merbah.
His return from injury has allowed him to reclaim his place, but Guendouz’s arrival should increase competition for the position.
That battle could prove important for both players as the club looks to strengthen its squad.
For Guendouz, however, the move is primarily about restoring momentum.
The Algerian international will hope that increased competition at JS Kabylie can eventually translate into consistent opportunities on the pitch.
Regular club football would also strengthen his prospects of remaining involved with the national team.
The goalkeeper’s international experience gives JS Kabylie a player familiar with the demands of high-level football, while his background at Saint-Étienne provides him with experience of European football development.
The exact financial details of the transfer have not been formally confirmed by MC Alger, but the reported 60 million Algerian dinar figure underlines the significance of the move within Algerian football.
