Fabio Cannavaro not joining QPR
Al-Ahli have denied reports that Queens Park Rangers are set to sign veteran Italian Fabio Cannavaro.
The former World Cupwinner, 36, has played in the UAE for the past twelve months, but had been linked with a move to the Premiership after reports suggested that he had been released from his contract with Al-Ahli.
However, Al-Ahli chief-executive Ahmed Khalifa Hamad has dismissed such speculation and said that Cannavaro remains under contract with his team for another season:
“All that is not true – Fabio Cannavaro is going nowhere,” he was quoted as saying.
“I don’t know from where these reports emerge, but he has a year left on his contract with us and he is expected to stay with the club.He has not been released – nothing of this kind has happened.He is on holiday and we will discuss once he comes back. Every day I am hearing new stories and I don’t know from where these people get their information.”
Club president Abdullah Saeed Al Naboudah added on Al-Ahli’s official website: “Cannavaro is very professional, a leading example and an inspiration for Al Ahli’s young players. The rumours are false. His future is here at Al-Ahli and I am very pleased with his contribution to our club and his performances on the pitch. The recently-concluded season was disappointing for us, but Cannavaro’s attitude and commitment was top class.”
