“A Penalty Clause, a Promise and a Freeze” Reveals Karim Al-Iraqi Crisis Scenes

An official source inside the Al-Masry club revealed the scenes of the crisis that broke out in recent days between the team’s leadership and left-back Karim Al-Iraqi, which led to his punishment.

The source, who did not want to be identified, in private statements, Laila Kora indicated that Karim al-Iraqi still remained on his contract for a season and a half, but the crisis arose in conjunction with the desire of the club to extend the contract.

The source said: “The administration requested an extension and amendment of the Iraqi contract two weeks ago, and the player immediately accepted and welcomed, but stipulated that it would be among the first category of player contracts.”

He continued: “This category includes Muhammad Antar, Ahmed Rifat and Ahmed Shedid Kenawy, and the Iraqi requested it because of what he offers the club and his presence in the Olympic team.”

He added: “The club’s management refused and offered Karim to receive 1.5 million during the season, which is five times his current contract, which amounts to £ 300,000.”

And he added: “The management promised the player that in case of renewing his contract in their terms, they will allow him to leave through the sale in case of a good offer and after the first renewal season.”

He explained: “The player hesitated, fearing that he would not receive a special offer to leave, so he would not benefit financially from continuing with Al-Masry as he saw fit, and rejected the extension offer.”

And he continued: “After several attempts, the Iraqi asked to put a penalty clause with his contract or put him in the first category, which was rejected by the administration, and he was suspended from basic participation with the team and is training with the excluded in Port Said “.

He concluded: “There is a session between the player’s agent and the Al-Masry administration during the next period to decide his fate, especially since he has the right to sign in January next year for any club.”