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Wahbi Khazri Rebuts Weight Criticism on Canal+'s Late Football Club

The 34-year-old free agent says he remains in shape for a return.

Overview

  • Khazri called the talk about his physique an "easy excuse" and noted he averaged about 30 matches per season throughout his career.
  • He is without a club after his Montpellier contract ended and he has not decided to retire.
  • He says he continues to train and is seeking a new project to resume playing.
  • His comments follow past public remarks from former Montpellier coach Michel Der Zakarian, who criticized the weight of Khazri and Téji Savanier.
  • Khazri’s résumé includes 482 professional appearances, largely in Ligue 1, plus 74 caps for Tunisia before ending his international career after the 2022 World Cup.