Al-Arabi Club president, Abdulaziz Ashour

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 7: Al-Arabi Club President, Abdulaziz Ashour, announced that the club will continue to retain the services of rising star Youssef Majed, confirming that the talented player has signed a five-season contract with the "Green" club.

Majed’s performance has been exceptional this season, with notable contributions to Al-Arabi's success, as well as impressive displays for the youth, Olympic, and senior teams.

Ashour expressed that Majed is one of the most promising talents in Kuwaiti football, reaffirming that the club is fully committed to keeping him. However, he added, “Should Majed receive a distinguished offer from abroad, Al-Arabi will not obstruct his path to professionalism.”

In a post-match statement following Al-Arabi’s win against Al-Nasr in the Zain Premier League, Ashour also addressed the return of Abdulrahman Al-Dhafiri, revealing that the club has closed the door on a possible return for the player after Kazma recently terminated his contract.

Ashour clarified, “Al-Arabi always prioritizes the best interests of both the player and the club. While we were open to Al-Dhafiri’s potential move to Saudi Arabia, the deal didn’t materialize, and we were taken by surprise by his sudden departure from the club.”

Regarding strengthening the squad, Ashour highlighted the presence of five professional players within the team, expressing confidence in their contributions and praising the excellent technical work of head coach Nasser Al-Shatti.

Al-Qadsiya will be without two key players, Khalid Ibrahim, and goalkeeper Khalid Al-Rashidi, for tomorrow’s crucial league clash against Kuwait Club in the tenth round. Both players sustained injuries while representing Kuwait in the "Khaleeji Zain 26". Ibrahim is dealing with a tear in his posterior muscle, while Al-Rashidi is recovering from a back injury.

In other news, midfielder Salman Al-Bous is reportedly considering leaving Al-Qadsiya, having expressed his desire to depart before the end of his contract in June due to dissatisfaction with his position on the reserve bench.

Al-Qadsiya recently parted ways with Brazilian defender Igor Rossi and continues to grapple with a “financial crisis” that threatens to destabilize the team’s progress.

Despite these challenges, Al-Qadsiya remains focused on winning, understanding that only victories can revive their hopes of contending for the league title, which has eluded the club for several years. However, the team’s internal struggles and instability raise concerns, especially after their recent 3-0 defeat to Al-Salmiya in a friendly match, in which many key professionals were unavailable.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff