Sidelined by OGC Nice, Youcef Atal doesn't know what his future holds. The courts have opened an investigation into him for "apologie du terrorisme" and "provocation à la haine ou à la violence à raison d'une religion déterminée". These troubles are in addition to his unclear sporting situation. The Algerian full-back's contract is due to expire in June 2024, and his departure looks set to be a foregone conclusion.
According to La Gazette du Fennec, Youcef Atal is unlikely to play for Nice again and given his situation, he is unlikely to stay in France. A move to the Gulf, as early as the winter mercato, is therefore more than credible.
