Egyptian striker Ahmed Hassan “Coca” joined the Saudi Al -Itifaq camp in Portugal, in preparation for conducting medical examinations in preparation for the signing of his official joining contract, as part of the club’s policy to reduce expenses and adopt free transfers.
Coca is close to an official signing with the agreement
Saudi press reports revealed that the Saudi Al -Itifaq administration has come a long way towards signing with Ahmed Hassan Koka in a free transfer deal, after his experience with the French Luhaver, taking advantage of his availability without a financial compensation. Coca is currently undergoing medical examinations within the camp of the team in Portugal, with the official announcement that it is passed as soon as it passes the medical examination.
The contract with Coca comes in light of the club’s administration’s endeavor to implement a more sustainable financial strategy for the new season, as the 32 -year -old player joins these trends, without the need to spend large sums on the attackers’ deals.
Why did the agreement contract with Coca?
The agreement management is seeking to compensate for the absence of French striker Musa Dembele, who will be absent from the start of the new season due to an injury to Akilis. In Coca, the administration found a ready option to support the offensive line with international experience, especially as it is available without a penalty clause or a financial compensation, which contributes to achieving the financial balance in light of the injury of one of the most prominent elements of the team.
Distinguished performance with French Luhaver
Despite the short period that Coca spent with Luhafer, which started last January, he left a clear imprint with the French team, where he participated in 16 games and scored 3 influential goals. His goals contributed directly to the team’s survival in the French league, most notably a goal from a penalty kick in the last minute against Lance, in addition to two other goals in the net of Lille and Monaco.
In an official statement issued by Luhafer on Sunday evening, the club announced the departure of Coca after the end of his contract, thanking him for what he presented during the past months, stressing that his contribution was decisive in achieving the team’s technical goals.
Why did Al -Ahly refuse to sign Coca?
Although the player is available in the transfer market, the Egyptian Al -Ahly club refused to include Ahmed Hassan Coca, based on a technical decision by the team coach Jose Ribeiro. According to what was reported, the coach explained to the management of his club that he is looking for a striker with specific characteristics similar to what Wissam Abu Ali offers within the penalty area.
Ribeiro stressed that Coca does not have the appropriate scoring method that he is looking for, noting that his performance will be closer to what Gradesheer or Mohamed Sharif does, and therefore will not add new to the team technically.
