 Saïfi scored his first goal for the club on his league debut in a match against Al-Gharafa on 12 September 2009.On 22 October 2009, he scored his second league goal, this time against Al-Kharitiyath.On 23 January 2010, it was announced that Saïfi would be loaned out to Ligue 2 side FC Istres until the end of the season.