Saudi Arabia: Al Ahli Don't Want Ali Karimi

GOAL - According to reports in the Middle-East, Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli have announced that they are not interested in signing Ali Karimi from Qatar Sports Club.

The former Bayern Munich star is set to leave the Doha outfit and reports suggested that a move to Saudi Arabia was imminent.

The Jeddah giants however have decided to pass on the 2004 Asian Player of the Year in no uncertain terms.

“Karimi is a fading star, he is ageing as well, while we are in imminent need of an influx of young talents when talking about foreign imports for the new season,” Al Ahly club spokesman told Al Yaum on Saturday.

“We've were monitoring him throughout last season, he did well in the first stage, yet gave some inconsistent performances in the two other stages.

“For the time being, the administration believes he is not our first choice as a top foreign player, and we made that clear to his agent who was recently in direct contact with us.”