 Two days later, he announced that he had agreed to personal terms with the club and would be signing a three-year contract in the upcoming days.On 5 June, Belaïli officially joined Espérance, signing a three-year contract worth €2 million.On 20 July, Belaïli made his debut for Espérance as a substitute against ASO Chlef in the group stage of the 2012 CAF Champions League.