The UAE's Al Ain Club announced today, Monday, that its Moroccan star Sofiane Rahimi has fully recovered from the injury that kept him out of competition since the start of the current season, confirming his readiness to return to the field after the international break.

The club stated in an official statement that the latest medical examinations confirmed Rahimi's complete recovery from the muscle injury, noting that the player is now ready to participate in the match against Bani Yas scheduled for October 18, as part of the sixth round of the ADNOC Pro League.

The team's official account shared a video clip showing the Moroccan star delivering an emotional message to the fans, saying: "The waiting time is over... Sofiane is back."

The message triggered widespread interaction from the "Leader" fans, who expressed their happiness at the return of one of the team's key stars, after being absent for several weeks which prevented him from participating in local league matches, the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup, and the Gulf Clubs Champions League.