Rajaï Ayad on the verge of leaving Al Talaba: What is the truth?

In a critical moment just hours before the anticipated clash against their traditional rivals Al Quwa Al Jawiya in the capital's clásico, Al Talaba have received a significant technical and administrative shock that could disrupt the coaching staff's plans, represented by the departure of one of the team's standout stars to the Jordanian capital, Amman.

Reports from Al Talaba's camp indicate that Jordanian professional Rajai Ayed has made the decision to leave the elegant team's ranks and return to Jordan officially.

Sources close to the club have clarified that the reason for the player's unexpected departure is due to his failure to receive overdue financial payments, which prompted him to terminate or suspend his commitment to the team at this critical juncture of the season.

Observers of the sports scene believe that the absence of Rajai Ayed represents a painful blow to coach Ali Mansourian's team, as the player is considered one of the key names and essential pillars in the plans and starting lineup of the elegant.

The sudden absence adds a new crisis to the coaching staff, who were hoping for a full squad ahead of the big derby tomorrow evening at the city stadium.

These rapid developments come at a time when the students are seeking to invest in relative stability and improve their position in the Iraqi Premier League table, making tomorrow's match against the struggling Al Quwa Al Jawiya more complicated and intense given the administrative and technical circumstances surrounding both sides.