Boca makes a move for Kuwait handball player Al-Jumaiah

Salem Al-Jumaiah

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: Argentine giant Boca Juniors has expressed interest in signing Kuwaiti handball player Salem Al-Jumaiah, with the Kuwait Handball Federation receiving an official transfer request from the Argentine Handball Federation through the International Handball Federation (IHF) platform.

The Kuwait federation has asked Al-Jumaiah’s club, Al-Sahel, to indicate whether it approves or rejects the proposed transfer. Should the club turn down the request, the player will remain committed to his existing contract with Al-Sahel.

The interest also highlights the growing attention being attracted by Kuwaiti handball players, whose recent performances have prompted clubs outside the country to explore opportunities to recruit local talent.

Al-Jumaiah currently represents Al-Sahel and previously played for Al-Shabab. He operates as a center back and left back and was also part of Al-Ahmadi’s squad at the 2015 Arab Handball Clubs Championship.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff