Qatar Stars League side Al Arabi have extended the contract of youngster Abdulrahman Anad for an additional year. The Qatari midfielder picked up a serious knee injury while representing the Qatar U-23 team at the AFC U23 Championship qualifiers, held in Doha last week.
Anad, who enjoyed last season on loan with Al Shahania is a regular at U-23 level and will be hoping for a speedy recovery from his injury as his new club has shown full support for the player. Earlier on in the week, Arabi management confirmed Qatar U-23 player Tarek Hamed, youth team player Zaid Saad and midfielder Ahmed al-Nhaowi having signed contracts with the club.
Arabi will be heading to Slovenia for their pre-season training camp at the start of next week under the guidance of new coach Kais Yaakoubi and will return to Doha on the 26th of August.
Gallo set for Qatar SC move
Brazilian midfielder Bruno Gallo has arrived in Doha to join Qatar SC. A formal announcement will be made today at the Qatar SC stadium. The 29-year-old is set to join the Kings from Brazilian Serie A side Vasco da Gama. The left footed central midfielder will be one of the four professional players playing for Qatar SC next season.
On their return to the QSL, the team has signed a new head coach in Gabriel Calderon, Iranian defender Mohammed Tayebi and have also signed a number of local players including Fahad Khalfan and former Al Arabi defender Ali Jassimi.
Umm Salal seal Abdi signing
Umm Salal have confirmed the signing of Qatari defender Mustafa Abdi from Al Gharafa. The club announced that they have agreed to a one-year contract with an option to renew.
The 33-year-old has represented the Qatar national team on a number of occasions and will be a valuable addition to the Umm Salal back four after Anderson Martin left the club. The Orange fortress have strengthened their defence ahead of the new season with the arrival of Moroccan international defender Adil Rhaili and local left-back Mohammed al-Zowayed.
Umm Salal are currently training in Doha and will be heading to Holland for their pre-season training camp from August 10th to 27th.
Abdulrahman Anad.
