Franco-Tunisian attacking midfielder Mohamed Sahli has joined NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, the Croatian club announced on Tuesday. He arrives after a season with 5 goals and 6 assists in Serbia.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb made official the arrival of Mohamed Sahli on Tuesday, according to Dongqiudi. The Franco-Tunisian attacking midfielder leaves FK Radnički 1923, in Serbia, for Croatia.
The club did not disclose the length of the contract or the financial details of the deal. The player’s market value is estimated at €500,000 by Transfermarkt, according to the same source.
A versatile profile in the attacking third
Born on 17 April 1997 in France, Sahli holds French and Tunisian nationality. He stands 1.83 m tall and plays primarily as an attacking midfielder, but can also be deployed on either wing.
Last season, in the colours of Radnički 1923, he played 25 league matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 6 assists.
Six countries and two trophies to his name
His career has taken him to Tunisia (Aigles du Sahara), Kazakhstan (Kaspiy), Greece (Apollon Smyrnis), Montenegro (Nikšić), Hungary (ETO Győr) and Serbia (Radnički 1923). Croatia therefore becomes his seventh country of employment.
His honours include two trophies: the 2018 Tunisian Cup and the 2023 Montenegrin Cup. On the international stage, he won one cap with Tunisia’s senior national team, in 2024, according to Dongqiudi.
“Earn my place in the squad”
The player himself made no secret of his satisfaction. “Very happy to join Lokomotiva Zagreb, I can’t wait to take on this new challenge in my career,” Mohamed Sahli told Dongqiudi. He added: “During the talks with the club, I clearly understood what the team expects from me. I hope to help the team with my experience and my performances on the pitch.”
The player is ambitious for his new side: “Lokomotiva Zagreb is an excellent club, I am convinced we will soon be back at the top of the table.” He concluded: “I can’t wait to meet my teammates, to train and to earn my place in the squad.”
His first appearance in the Croatian club’s shirt has not yet been scheduled.