In a news story that sparked widespread interaction in Iraqi football circles, the Qatari channel Al-Kass revealed today that the star midfielder of the Iraqi national team and Zakho club, Amjad Atwan, is close to transferring to Al-Karma, for a huge financial amount estimated at 850 million Iraqi dinars.

According to the well-known Qatari channel, the agreement between the two parties is nearing conclusion, even though the deal has not yet been officially announced by either club or the player himself, amid widespread public and media anticipation regarding the fate of one of the most prominent midfield players in Iraqi football in recent years.

Amjad Atwan, known for his great ability to control the midfield and play dual defensive and offensive roles, has been one of the pillars of Zakho this season, contributing directly to the positive results achieved by the team, especially since coach Abdulghani Shahid took over the task. Atwan is considered an experienced player with significant local and international expertise, having previously played for Al-Shorta, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, and Al-Nafit.

As for Al-Karma, it seems more serious than ever in its ambitious sports project, as it attempts to attract prominent names similar to what occurred in its recent negotiations with Algerian star Baghdad Bounedjah. Allocating an amount of 850 million dinars (equivalent to about 650,000 US dollars) to contract with a local player is a clear indication of the scale of investments the club is making to build a team that competes for local titles and possibly continental ones in the future.

No official statements have yet been issued from Al-Karma or from player Amjad Atwan regarding this news, leaving the door open for the possibilities of confirming or denying the deal in the coming hours or days.

The Al-Karma fans, for their part, interacted widely with the news, with some welcoming the strengthening of the midfield with Atwan's experience, while others are awaiting details of the official announcement if an agreement is reached. Meanwhile, some see that a deal of this magnitude confirms that Al-Karma is steadily moving towards becoming one of the major poles in the Iraqi Premier League, especially with the summer transfer period approaching.

In light of the decline of some traditional clubs this season, it seems that Al-Karma is looking to seize the golden opportunity to establish itself among the elite, and a deal like this, if completed, could be one of the most prominent signings of the season at the level of local players.