Al-Zawraa Sports Club officially announced its signing of former international Durgham Ismail, making him the first signing for the team in preparation for the new football season 2025-2026, in a move aimed at restoring the prestige of Al-Nawras after a season that did not meet expectations.

Durgham's return to the white house comes after an experience abroad with Al-Khalidiya Club in Bahrain, which lasted several seasons, where he had previously represented Al-Zawraa for several periods and left a clear mark with his performance and experience, before departing on a professional journey between multiple clubs.

Durgham Ismail is considered one of the prominent names in Iraqi football, having a rich international career with the Iraqi national team, and is known for his strong defensive abilities on the left flank, alongside his offensive skills and set-piece shots, making him one of the most influential players in his position over the past decade.

The management of Al-Zawraa Club, headed by Muhammad Muthanna, began early in the process of strengthening the team, benefiting from the team's technical situation during the past season, which ended with Al-Zawraa far from the podiums, despite the significant administrative and fan changes surrounding the team.

The signing of Durgham Ismail serves as a clear message from the new management to the club's fans, that the team is heading towards strengthening its ranks with experienced and significant names, especially with the upcoming season that Al-Zawraa's fans eagerly await.

Durgham Ismail's return represents not just a sports signing, but carries an emotional aspect between the player and the club's fans, who have long cheered for him and considered him one of the club's loyal sons. With this return, Al-Zawraa's fans hope that Durgham will be an active element in restoring the team's shine on both local and continental levels.