Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Monday that Louey Ben Farhat has decided to switch his international allegiance from Tunisia to Germany, with transfermarkt and dpa‑linked sources cited as the origin of the news.
- FIFA rules permit the change because Ben Farhat’s only two senior appearances for Tunisia were in non‑competitive friendlies, so formal clearance is now an administrative step rather than a sporting barrier.
- On the club side Freiburg signed Ben Farhat for a reported €7.5 million in the summer and immediately loaned him back to Karlsruher SC, where he will continue his development this season.
- The move follows Ben Farhat’s voluntary withdrawal from Tunisia’s 2026 World Cup squad after a 2025 midfoot fracture, a decision that prompted public criticism from then‑coach Sabri Lamouchi and strained relations with Tunisia’s setup.
- If confirmed by the DFB and FIFA the switch would strengthen Germany’s youth pool and likely lead to a U21 call‑up in the late‑September/early‑October window, while representing a high‑profile loss for Tunisia and a point of public contention.