Officially Joined Al Ain’s Squad.. Ahmed Khalil: Ambitious to Write a New Chapter in my Career Wearing the “Boss’” Logo
The “international” striker Ahmad Khalil, 26 years, has officially signed to Al Ain FC in a free transfer contract adding more teeth to the front line of Al Ain squad given that the “Boss” will be playing major matches shortly both at the local and Asian levels. It has been revealed that Khalil will wear No. 20 jersey.
In his first press statement, Khalil stated: “I am so proud to be part of Al Ain squad; a club that each and every local and Asian player wishes to join.” He added, “I would also like to avail this opportunity to thank Al Jazira Club Management for facilitating my transfer to the “Purple” and go on in fulfilling my boundless ambitions in this coming stage, as well as to write a new chapter in my professional career with the “Boss” and clinch more titles and win championships at the local and continental levels.”
“Thank Allah so much for a done deal especially I experienced the toughest moments in my football career during the past hours following notifying me that the registration processes were suspended on grounds of exceeding “salary ceiling,” he said. He further explained: “When I received Al Ain’s offer, I did not think of any financial issues as much as my focus was on getting ready with great desire to face the new challenge because I am well aware of the value and status of the “Boss”.”
Commenting on the reasons for not playing in the first round of the current AGL with his former team, he said: “I believe the most important current issue is to arrive at the required level of readiness to be able to meet the expectations in the coming matches with Al Ain. The “Boss” is a team who competes in all local and continental championships. My recent participation in the Arabian Gulf Cup 23 in Kuwait has definitely boosted my level of readiness for the challenges awaiting me to the optimum.”
In response to a question on whether he expected to play for Al Ain one day, he stated: “Firstly, all circumstances channeled my transfer and be a member of one of the best clubs in Asia. Indeed, there is no room for expectations in the world of football, especially as we live in the era of professionalism.” He went on to say: “It is not a secret to say that I was not expecting but wish to defend the “Boss’” logo and play with my teammates from Al Ain who form 80% of the UAE National Team. Absolutely, I am so proud that I played for the bets clubs in the State: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Jazira and now Al Ain.”
Ahmad Khali concluded his statement by addressing a message to the Ainawi Nation by saying: “As A matter of fact, Al Ain fans promoted my desire to join the “Boss” squad because they are stunning in every sense of the word. I do promise the management, head coach and fans to do my best to exhibit my fighting spirit while defending Al Ain’s logo in all the coming challenges. I provoke to Allah Al Might to grant me and my teammates success and be able to make the Ainawi Nation happy.”
Biography
Enjoying immense quality skills of a striker and known by his long-range shots, the “international” Ahmed Khalil has become one of the most prominent football players of UAE. He singled himself out in international competitions and as a result he was awarded “The Best Player” Award in Asia and in 2010 he received the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Sports Creativity being named the Best Promising Athlete.
Ahmad Khalil was crowned with the title of Gulf Top Scorer playing to the UAE Junior National Team in Saudi Arabia in 2006. In 2008, he was named the Top Scorer and the Best Player in the AFC U-19 Championship held in also Saudi Arabia, besides winning the title of the Gulf Cu the Arabian Gulf Cup and AFC U-23 Championship when he was playing with the UAE Junior Team and later UAE Olympic Team. In the same year, 2008, Khalil won the title of the Best Young Arab Player in Asia though he was the youngest player in the championship, in addition to the title of the Best Promising Arab Player. In 2010, He won the title of the Top Scorer along with the title of the 2010 The GCC U-23 Championship and the silver medal with UAE Olympic Team at the Asian Games “Asiad”
