Players 'agents defended some clubs' reluctance to contract with the African player, despite the fact that many of them starred in the recent African Nations Cup in Egypt, and many of them signed contracts with international clubs in large amounts.
They attributed this reluctance to a rise in the prices of the outstanding players in the continent beyond the budgets of the clubs, as well as the problems left by some African players through the absence of commitment and lack of professionalism, considering that the disadvantages more than the advantages, despite his innate talent, unlike the player coming from America South, which has been strongly enforced in the domestic league over the past years.
They stressed that there was a clear desire from most clubs to settle the deals of foreign players before the start of the outside camp, which is opposed to watching the African Championship and explore its players.
"The African Championship started at the time when the clubs prepared for the start of the season, especially through the deals that are always recommended by the technical managers in each team,
He added: «Clubs from my point of view began the season correctly through the completion of the contract with the coaches and then the professional players, followed by the completion of deficiencies in some centers of the national players».
He pointed out that «officials preferred to stay away from entering the bidding on the players of the continent, especially that (the elite) of them playing in Europe, and need clubs for large amounts other than what the player will get, and this exceeds the capabilities of many clubs at the moment, The African continent could have caused a clear confusion if these deals were not successful. "
"It is no secret that some African players have disciplinary problems in the application of professionalism, especially the players who come from their countries directly, perhaps reversed the player who has already experienced a professional in Europe, which is why many clubs to favor the player from South America Which has several advantages, the most important of which is the skill and rapid adaptation to the UAE's customs, traditions and low prices, which made them the first choice in the UAE league ».
For his part, the agent of players Munther Ali, that the player in general is acceptable to the clubs and coaches, who prefer that type of foreign players, both in the summer or winter transfer.
He explained that «through the agreements concluded by the clubs with players from Africa over the past years, we find that they prefer the player from the European leagues, or who has experience in the Gulf region and Asia in general, as happened with Gian and Abrahima Toure and others».
He pointed out that «the suffering of some clubs that have experiences with African players made them stop looking at the African championship that was finally concluded in Egypt, despite the conviction that there are dozens of players may emerge well, and know well that there are players from the continent who have been in the league The Emirati were failing to attend the training or attending late, and this is a reason for the narrow clubs and they refused to repeat the experience with expansion, although there are African players who came during the summer transfer.
"It's no different that club budgets are reduced," he said. "The majority of club officials refuse to venture or bet on the African player because re-marketing is difficult, especially if he is an international player, so the first option is to go to South America. Open and suited to all possibilities and circumstances ».
For his part, said the agent of players Adel Ameri, that most of the clubs were in a hurry to register foreign players before the start of foreign camps, making the majority of them do not wait for the African championship, although the majority of them came to Europe late in the tournament or after the end.
Amiri revealed that he advised a number of clubs management not to speed up hiring foreign professionals before continuing Cuba America and the African Championship in Egypt.
"For me, the African player is a good investment and his material value is significantly higher, in addition to the technical value of the UAE league," he said. "The examples for us are many and many. The clubs signed up with many names that added to the competition.
He added: "With the reduction of club budgets, it should have gone to Africa, where the prices of players are much lower than the European players, or South America, and the evidence that the club plays in the Gulf Arab league contracted an international player Chile coming from one of the largest clubs there, He was not essential in his team, a large amount, and could have directed those amounts for players to contract from Africa, but a respectful point of view ».
Al Shamsi: Football companies are unaccountable and some of them are acting unprofessional
The players' agent Walid Al-Shamsi said that the lack of control over the work of football companies in clubs has made some of them acting without professionalism or awareness.
"I see that there is no reason to sign a club with a player worth six million dollars, although this player has never represented his country at the international level, and such behavior confirms that clubs are willing to pay large amounts of players with successful experiences, both clubs Local or Gulf rather than adventurous, or bring players who can succeed or fail. "
"Apart from the African player, the local league generally needs the international player to raise the level of the competition and bring the public to the stands. The presence of the international player will ensure protection for the club's administrators from public and media criticism if his experience is not successful, They have accepted arguments that they have contracted players with international standards. "
Al Shamsi added: "Let's wait for the decisions of the clubs in terms of their summer deals for the new season, until the winter transfer period comes in. The many changes indicate that their choices have failed. This season is expected to witness many winter deals. Residents of club lists ».
Walid Al Shamsi. Archived
Euphoria: Ajman experience with successful African players
Ahmed Al-Fourah, Vice Chairman of Ajman Club, stressed that the African player's successful experience with Orange in the past seasons has made the management of the club a step towards signing three players from the continent and from different nationalities.
"The African player remains a suitable option for Ajman in terms of the levels he offers and their prices in accordance with the club's budget, in light of the high prices of foreign players, especially those who come from European leagues or from major clubs in South America," Al-Foura told Emirates Al-Youm.
"In the end, club choices remain in line with their strategy and work methodology. There is no 100% guarantee for the success of any experience, because the process in the first and last place is linked to the conciliation factor."
Reasons for the clubs' reluctance for the African player
1. High prices.
2. Behavioral discipline.
3 - Stay away from auctions.
4. Successful experiences.
5. Availability of the Latin player.
6. Reduced budgets.
7. Instructor Orientation.
8. Remarketing.
9 - Launch of the external camps before the end of the African Championship.
The most prominent African players who failed in the league
1. Senegalese Ibrahima Toure.
2 - Guinean Ismail Bangura.
3 - Egyptian Mohamed Zidan.
4- Burkinian Aristide Banshe.
5. Senegalese Moussa Soo
• Clubs prefer the African player coming from European leagues.