Sultan Al-Enezi and Dhofar official signing the contract.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 23: Al-Arabi has issued a warning to clubs about signing its players, Sultan Al-Enezi and Abdulrahman Al-Dhafiri, emphasizing that both are under contract with the team until 2026. In a formal statement, Al-Arabi cautioned that any club attempting to sign the duo would face consequences, noting that both players have "received their full financial entitlements."

Sultan Al-Enezi shared a photo on his personal social media account, announcing his signing with Oman's Dhofar Club and claiming to have terminated his contract with Al-Arabi. Meanwhile, Al-Dhafiri has been absent from Al-Arabi's training sessions for over 10 days. The statement clarified that the financial deductions affecting Sultan were due to administrative penalties unrelated to the costs of treating an injury he sustained last season, for which the club fully covered his medical expenses.

Al-Arabi also asserted that it "reserves all its administrative and legal rights" concerning Sultan and Al-Dhafiri. Al-Arabi Secretary Fouad Al-Mazidi confirmed that both players had received all their financial dues, adding that "unilateral contract termination is illegal." He expressed hope that the players would reconsider their decisions and return to the team.

Board Member Ali Mandani stated that Al-Arabi's success is not dependent on any individual player, highlighting the club’s long history of resilience. Mandani added, "Anyone who wishes to play for Al-Arabi is welcome, and those who do not can stay at home or go elsewhere." He concluded, "Al-Arabi is greater than any player or administrator," stressing that any player with legitimate claims against the club would have his rights respected.

By Hassan Musa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff