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EXCLUSIVE: Abdelzaher
El Saka of Konyaspor told EgyptianPlayers.com that he
will be retiring from international football after the
African Cup of Nations, but has also added his intentions
to play in the English Premier League in the near future.
The defender also spoke about the importance of more
Egyptian leaving to play abroad at a young age, and
his shock at the exclusion of Hossam Ghaly and Mohamed
Zidan.
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"I
hope to play in the Premiership after the ACN..."
EP: What is your latest news with Konya; are you
thinking of a move in the next transfer window?
El Saka: "Actually I am quite happy with
how things are going at the club and I can tell EP exclusively
that I signed a 2 year extension to my contract just
days ago, but I made sure to put in a clause that would
facilitate a move to another league if I got an appealing
offer. I really hope to play in the English Premier
League after the next African Cup of Nations."
"I'll
retire internationally at the end of the ACN..."
EP: Was the Administration at Konya cooperative
in letting you go with Egypt for what could be well
over a whole month?
El Saka: "They asked the EFA to leave me
(in Turkey) for a bit longer, but that request was denied.
I can't blame Konya for not being happy with letting
me and Belal go away for so long, but I just love playing
for Egypt.
"But I want also to announce through EP that this
tournament would see my last appearances for the national
team. I will retire from international football right
after the last game featuring Egypt in the tournament.
I really wish from all my heart to finish my 100 caps
and over career with the title 'Champion of Africa'."
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