Zakaria Labyad Turns Down Saudi Club Offer
Recent media reports have confirmed that Moroccan international Zakaria Labyad, a talented midfielder for Brazil's Corinthians, has turned down a substantial financial offer from Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah to play in the Roshen Professional League during the upcoming summer transfer window. Labyad's decision came swiftly following initial communications between the Saudi club's management and the player's agent, where the Moroccan star expressed his desire to refrain from engaging in advanced negotiations and to remain committed to his current experience in Brazil.
The 33-year-old midfielder continues to deliver impressive performances with Corinthians, a club he joined on a free transfer with a contract extending until December 2026. Labyad is eager to embrace a unique challenge in South America and prefers to maintain his competitive edge in the robust Brazilian league rather than transitioning to the Gulf markets, despite the significant financial benefits offered by Al-Qadisiyah.
Labyad boasts a rich and diverse football career, having previously represented 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 Chinese football before settling in Brazil.
With Labyad firmly closing the door on this potential deal, the management of Al-Qadisiyah will now need to explore alternative options to strengthen their midfield ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, as their ambitions to sign the Moroccan star have stalled at the initial stage of gauging interest.
As reported by 365scores.com.
