Turkish club Çorum FK player Hasan Abdulkareem "Qoqia" has returned to Baghdad after deciding to leave the Turkish club, amid discussions about his football future in the upcoming period.
Hasan Abdulkareem was present at Al Zawraa Stadium today to watch his former team "Al Nawares" face Naft Missan from the stands, highlighting his strong connection with Al Zawraa fans despite his professional experience.
In exclusive statements, "Qoqia" revealed the reasons for his departure from Çorum and said:
"I left Al Zawraa as a star at the club, and my goal was to develop myself, not to be sidelined by the coach. The coach made me a testing ground, and I played in all positions except my primary position as a right winger, so I clearly told the club: either I play in my position or I leave."
Hasan Abdulkareem added: "I did not participate in the matches against Kasimpasa and Galatasaray, and I was patient, but now my patience has run out."
The player indicated that the professionalism law in the Turkish league hastened his decision to leave.
"There is also the professional law in the Turkey league, which allows each team to have 10 professionals without age restrictions, in addition to 4 professionals under the age of 23. The club has 12 professionals, one of whom is under 23 and the rest above the specified age, so a number of players must leave to comply with the law, and I believe the time is right for me to leave now."
Hasan Abdulkareem revealed that Australian coach Graham Arnold has been in contact with him, saying:
"Yesterday, coach Graham Arnold called me and said: I need you to find a club where you can get more playing minutes, so I can assess your current level in preparation for the Gulf Cup."
Regarding his future, "Qouqia" confirmed that he has more than one option.
"I have several offers at the moment, from the Iraq Stars League and the Turkish league, but the most interest has come from the UAE league. Now I need to consult with myself and study all the options, and then make a decisive decision regarding my next destination."
Hasan Abdulkareem's presence in today's match between Al Zawraa and Naft Missan brought back memories of his glory days with the "Nawaris", where he was one of the team's standout playmakers and most popular players.
It seems that the player is now seeking technical stability that guarantees him a starting position and helps him regain his level, especially with important commitments for the national team approaching, foremost among them the Gulf Cup.
