Recent media reports have confirmed that Moroccan international Zakaria Labyad, the talented playmaker for Brazilian club Corinthians, has turned down a substantial financial offer from Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah to participate in the Saudi Pro League during the upcoming summer transfer window. Labyad's decision came swiftly following initial discussions between the Saudi club's management and the player's agent, where the Moroccan star expressed a desire to avoid entering into advanced negotiations and to remain committed to his current experience in Brazil.
The 33-year-old midfielder continues to showcase impressive performances with Corinthians, a club he joined on a free transfer with a contract extending until December 2026. Labyad is currently immersing himself in a unique challenge in South America, opting to maintain his competitive edge in the robust Brazilian league rather than transitioning to Gulf football, despite the attractive financial package offered by Al-Qadisiyah.
Throughout his diverse and accomplished football career, Labyad has represented several prestigious European clubs, including PSV Eindhoven and Ajax Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, and Fulham in England. He even had a brief stint in the Chinese leagues before settling in Brazil. Following Labyad's rejection of this deal, Al-Qadisiyah's management will likely begin searching for alternative options to strengthen the team's midfield in the upcoming summer transfer window, as their ambitions to secure the Moroccan star have halted at the probing stage.
As reported by 365scores.com.
