Rafik Belghali stated in an interview with Foot Mercato that it is his dream to play in the Premier League and that it is something he wants to do in his career.

Rafik Belghali, a 23-year-old Algerian right-back, stated that he follows Ligue 1 a lot, likes the level of the league, and that it is a good championship. He said that with many national team players in Ligue 1, his future there is possible and that the future is uncertain. Belghali joined Hellas Verona in August 2025 and is under contract until June 2029. In the current Serie A season, he has made 16 appearances and scored two goals. The Algerian international, with nine caps and one goal, has been linked with Milan, Juventus, and Roma. According to reports from December 2025, the player was valued between €12 million and €15 million; this followed his transfer from Mechelen to Hellas Verona in August 2025 for a reported fee of €2 million. His current valuation on Transfermarkt is €7 million.