Alaa Nazmi, the agent of Egyptian star Ahmed Hassan Kouka, the striker for the first football team of Al-Ettifaq Saudi Club, settled the controversy surrounding the player’s future with “Faris Al-Dahna”, putting an end to the rumors that have recently circulated regarding the possibility of him leaving the team during the upcoming winter transfer window.
In exclusive statements to Al-Midan Al-Riyadi newspaper, Nazmi categorically denied any intention of releasing Koka, confirming that Al-Ettifaq's management had not informed the player or his agent of any decision regarding terminating his services during the winter transfer window. The agent clarified that the Egyptian international striker's contract with the club extends until the end of the current season, meaning he will continue representing the team in the Roshan Professional League.
The truth about the circulating reports and the player's stance
These statements came in response to a wave of press reports that spread during the past few hours, which claimed that Ahmed Hassan Kouka was close to leaving Al-Ettifaq Club in January. However, the official denial from his agent came to confirm the stability of the player’s technical and administrative situation within the club, and to refute the speculations that may affect the team’s focus.
Koka's career and international experience
Ahmed Hassan Kouka boasts an impressive professional career that established him as one of the most prominent Egyptian players abroad before joining the Saudi League. He has a rich history in European football, enjoying successful stints in the Portuguese League with Rio Ave and Sporting Braga, as well as a distinguished spell with Olympiacos in Greece, where he won numerous titles. He also had a successful spell in the Turkish League with Konyaspor, Alanyaspor, and Pendikspor. This accumulated experience makes him a valuable asset to Al-Ettifaq's squad, with the coaching staff relying on him to provide the necessary attacking boost.
Roshan League challenges and Al-Ettifaq preparations
This confirmation of Koka's continued presence comes at a time when the Saudi Professional League is witnessing fierce and unprecedented competition, with the presence of a host of world-class stars. This stage requires clubs to maintain their technical stability and the cohesion of their core squads to achieve the desired results. Maintaining stability with their foreign professional players is an integral part of any team's plan to improve its position in the league standings.
On the field, Al-Ettifaq continues its intensive preparations for the upcoming match against Al-Riyadh, in the eleventh round of the league competition, scheduled for the evening of December 25th. The team aims to secure three points in this match and strengthen its position in the standings, relying on the readiness of its players, most notably Ahmed Hassan Kouka, whose continued presence with the team until the end of the season is now confirmed.
