Moroccan Bannon: The history and popularity of Al-Ahly of Egypt decided my choice for him in 72 hours
Moroccan player Badr Banoun, the new defender in the ranks of the first football team of Al-Ahly club, expressed his happiness to join the Egyptian team.
Bannon said in statements to the club's official website today that he was "determined to fight with his teammates to write a new football history inside the Red Castle."
He added that "joining Al-Ahly is a great honor," and that he certainly looks forward to doing his best to delight the club's fans everywhere, and to contribute to increasing Al-Ahly's tally of local and continental tournaments.
Bannon explained that "negotiations with Al-Ahly did not take long, and the matter was resolved within 72 hours."
He stressed that he preferred Al-Ahly to many African and Gulf shows, especially that "the Century Club has a great history and overwhelming popularity, and it is difficult for any player to think or hesitate to offer Al-Ahly."
He said: "I will strive a lot to develop my capabilities in order to succeed within Al-Ahly, and I will turn the pressure expected to be faced at the beginning of my journey with the team into a positive factor that supports me in my journey with the oldest club in Africa."
Bannon added: "I am good at playing in many positions, whether in the defense or midfield, but on a personal level I love playing in my position as an outspoken defender."
He explained: "I was hoping that Walid Azaro would be present in the team, especially as we have a very strong relationship together ... He talked to me about my joining Al-Ahly and strongly encouraged me to complete this step."
He said, "Azaro loves Al-Ahly and its fans, and he talked to me more wonderful about his experience with the Century Club. On a personal level, I was hoping to join him here, but it is football in the end, and of course I wish him success in his new journey with his Saudi club."
Bannon said: "I know the two Al-Ahly duo, Mahmoud Kahraba and Mahmoud Metwally, as I had previously confronted them in the matches of the youth and Olympic teams, and of course being inside Al-Ahly with the distinguished players battalion is something that makes me very happy, and pushes me to present the best levels with them, to work on one goal, which is to achieve championships on All levels. "
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