Syrian Al-Shorta club star Mahmoud Al-Mawas dropped a bombshell after the end of his team's match against Al-Naft, which was decided by 'Al-Qeethara' 1-0, by announcing his final decision to leave the club and Iraq completely at the end of the current season.

Al-Mawas said in direct statements after the match: 'I will leave Al-Shorta club at the end of the season and I have made the decision.'

The Syrian star, considered one of the most prominent foreign players in the Iraqi league this season, explained that his decision came after long consideration, emphasizing that the relationship with the club's management is excellent: 'I sat with the management and I am in constant contact with them, and they are among the best managements in Iraq and they always support me.'

Regarding the chants from some fans against him in previous matches, Al-Mawas said: 'They do not affect me unless things go beyond the scope of football.'

He continued his talk with a sad tone: 'But when things become familial, the decision is always emotional.' Al-Mawas did not specify the nature of the chants, but he confirmed that they exceeded the sports context and entered the personal side.

Al-Mawas revealed the main reason behind his shocking decision: 'I will not stay in Iraq after the end of the league due to my family's fear for my safety following the unethical chants.'

The Syrian star concluded his talk by wishing success to the club with which he performed outstanding levels: 'I wish success to Al-Shorta club and hope for future championships.'

Al-Mawas's announcement comes at a very sensitive moment for Al-Shorta, which achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al-Naft, raising its tally to 67 points, narrowing the gap with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya to 4 points with 6 rounds remaining.

Al-Mawas was one of Al-Shorta's most important assets this season, contributing several goals and decisive assists. His departure at the end of the season means that 'Al-Qeethara' will lose an influential foreign player at a time when it is preparing to secure the league title or build the project for the next season.

Despite Al-Mawas's confirmation that the management is among the best in Iraq and always supportive of him, his decision indicates that the matter went beyond the limits of football. The management is now required to intervene to contain the situation and address what Al-Mawas described as 'unethical chants,' especially since the player confirmed that his family's fear for his safety is the main motive.