Al-Zawraa Club is experiencing one of the most sensitive transfer periods in its recent history, amid massive fan demands to rebuild the team and return to competing for titles. In this atmosphere, the name Hassan Abdul Karim "Qouqia" has emerged, following reports of his hesitation to renew his contract and his call for fundamental reforms within the team.

According to sources close to the player, Hassan Abdul Karim has explicitly conveyed to the Al-Zawraa management his serious desire to stay with the team, but at the same time, he linked his continuation to changing the current contracting policy, which he sees as not meeting the ambitions of the club and its fans.

Qouqia, who is considered one of the most prominent Iraqi talents in the midfield position, expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's performance last season, confirming that Al-Zawraa needs influential names that can make a difference in big matches, not just numerical additions or mere technical compliments. He added in an indirect message to the management: "We play to win, not just to participate."

The player had previously posted a message on his official Instagram account, saying:

"We tried to be worthy of your love, we gave everything from the heart.. You will remain in memory as you have always been in the heart. Thank you for everything, and what was hidden was the truest."

These words were interpreted by Al-Zawraa fans as a clear farewell message, which raised a wave of concern, especially with the absence of any official confirmation from the club's management at that moment.

However, recent days have brought new developments, as the player expressed regret over the timing and manner of the message, indicating that it was an expression of his frustration with the state of the team and not an announcement of departure. He has actually begun negotiations to renew his contract, provided that the management demonstrates its sincere intention to build a championship team.

In contrast, the Al-Zawraa management is seeking to convince Qouqia to stay by working on strong deals, most notably attempting to regain Amjad Attwan, negotiating with goalkeeper Ali Kazem, and Najaf player Muhammad Qasim, as well as student defender Saad Natiq, in addition to arranging for a high-quality foreign professional from the Qatari league.

Al-Zawraa fans are reacting to the situation with concern, but at the same time, they understand the player's position and consider it a sincere voice for legitimate demands that reflect a collective desire to see Al-Zawraa back on the podiums of victory.

While awaiting the final decision, Hassan Abdul Karim's fate with Al-Zawraa remains hanging on whether the club's management will fulfill its promises, or if one of the most prominent talents in Iraqi football will be forced to seek a new path in search of a project that meets his ambitions.