Early Champions set to give Rami a Chance

Early Champions set to give Rami a Chance

Date: 28-4-2004
Wrote: EP's reporter in England Karem Ahmed.

Having won the Premier League title, with still four games remaining, the Gunners are likely to give Egyptian keeper Rami Shaaban a chance to prove his worth. The player's contract runs out in the summer, and Wenger is set to give him a chance to convince the club that he deserves a new contract.

Shaaban's contract expires this summer and so it is expected that Wenger wants to see him in competitive action before thinking about a new deal. Rami Shaaban made a few comments to Swedish media regarding this...

"I have talked with the boss and it is not impossible that I will get the chance soon," said Shaaban.

"Since my contract expires at the end of June, Wenger has said that he wants to see me in a match before we continue with the negotiations.

"For me, it is just a matter of waiting and seeing."

However, Rami is also aware that he may not be able to secure a new deal, and as he said to EP previously, he has informed his agent to search for suitable clubs. Rami continued, "If I do not get a new deal with Arsenal, it is not the end of the world."

More on Shaaban soon...

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