
Officially.. Zakho renews the contract of goalkeeper Ali Kazem
Zakho Club announced this evening the renewal of its distinguished goalkeeper Ali Kazem's contract for an additional season, allowing him to continue his journey with the team in the upcoming football season, after a period of uncertainty regarding his future and increasing discussions about the possibility of him leaving the club.
This decision comes as a culmination of the strong relationship between the goalkeeper and the club, after Kazem expressed his desire to remain with Zakho despite several local offers that were presented to him in recent weeks, according to various media reports.
Ali Kazem is considered one of the most prominent goalkeepers in Iraqi football in recent seasons, thanks to his consistent performance and decisive saves that have directly contributed to keeping Zakho among the strong teams in the league, and he played a significant role in many victories during the past season, both in the league and the Iraq Cup.
According to sources close to the club's management, there was a strong desire from the new coaching staff and management to maintain stability within the team, and they considered Kazem's continuation a fundamental pillar in the team's project for the upcoming season, especially with potential changes at other positions.
The renewal of Kazem's contract comes as a first step in a series of expected moves from Zakho's management during the summer transfer period, as the club seeks to strengthen its squad to compete more effectively in the upcoming season, after delivering impressive performances last season under the previous coach Abdulghani Shahed.
With this renewal, Zakho ensures the retention of one of its most important defensive cornerstones, at a time when the transfer market is witnessing significant activity regarding goalkeepers within the Iraqi league, which enhances the value of this technical and moral extension for the club and its fans.
This decision comes as a culmination of the strong relationship between the goalkeeper and the club, after Kazem expressed his desire to remain with Zakho despite several local offers that were presented to him in recent weeks, according to various media reports.
Ali Kazem is considered one of the most prominent goalkeepers in Iraqi football in recent seasons, thanks to his consistent performance and decisive saves that have directly contributed to keeping Zakho among the strong teams in the league, and he played a significant role in many victories during the past season, both in the league and the Iraq Cup.
According to sources close to the club's management, there was a strong desire from the new coaching staff and management to maintain stability within the team, and they considered Kazem's continuation a fundamental pillar in the team's project for the upcoming season, especially with potential changes at other positions.
The renewal of Kazem's contract comes as a first step in a series of expected moves from Zakho's management during the summer transfer period, as the club seeks to strengthen its squad to compete more effectively in the upcoming season, after delivering impressive performances last season under the previous coach Abdulghani Shahed.
With this renewal, Zakho ensures the retention of one of its most important defensive cornerstones, at a time when the transfer market is witnessing significant activity regarding goalkeepers within the Iraqi league, which enhances the value of this technical and moral extension for the club and its fans.