Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Club, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Football Club, confirmed that the international trio (Laba Kodjo, Sofiane Rahimi and Kaku) are the main pillars of the team in the new season, indicating in statements to the official website of Al Ain Club, that involving the name of the Asian champion in promoting some names at the regional level is natural due to the value of the club’s name, and the great achievement made by “Al Zaeem” by being crowned Asian champion. He pointed out that “Al Ain works with a clear approach, with technical plans and a well-studied budget that has been allocated for contracts according to the team’s needs, and not according to the requirements of promotion.”
He stressed that the first deal concluded by Al Ain this summer with Brazilian defender Marlon Santos is an important step in strengthening the “Leader’s” defense, and other new contracts will be announced soon.
Regarding the reason for choosing the Moroccan capital Rabat for the team’s camp, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “We received several offers to hold the external camp to prepare the Asian champion for the upcoming season from Europe to East Asia, but the football company settled on our brotherly country Morocco, for several reasons that confirm its preference as it is the best environment to prepare the team for the new season, from the mission’s residence, the weather, the quality of the stadiums and the required friendly matches, and other technical, cultural and marketing considerations.” He praised the selection of Soufiane Rahimi and Mehdi Mubarak on the Moroccan national team list participating in the Paris Olympics. Al Ain’s external camp will start from the 17th of this month until the 11th of next August.
He also stressed that “Al Ain fans are considered the number one player in the team’s system, and one of the most important reasons for the (Boss’) victories, and working to achieve their ambitions and make them happy is the duty of the management,” stressing that any reproach and criticism from the club’s fans stems from their sincere love and great concern for their club, which is a positive thing for the football company.
Regarding the financial rewards that Al Ain received for qualifying for the Club World Cup, he said, “Everything that has been mentioned in the media is merely journalistic interpretations up until now, and the picture is expected to become officially clear for the clubs by next December.”
Regarding the potential pressure in the upcoming season’s calendar that the team is expected to face, he said that everyone in the UAE, from sports councils, the Football Association, the Professional League and sports clubs, are working in a family spirit to prepare the grounds for the country’s representatives in their official duties, stressing that there is great confidence in the national team’s ability to qualify for the World Cup, and that the Football Association and the Professional League were and will remain essential partners and supporters of the clubs, and that they are more keen for the clubs to provide the required level in external participation during the upcoming season.
Sultan bin Hamdan:
Signing Brazilian defender Marlon Santos is an important step in strengthening the “leader’s” defense.
Working to achieve the aspirations of Al Ain fans and making them happy is the duty of the club’s management.
The Al Ain camp in Rabat will start on the 17th of this month until the 11th of next August.
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