Doha, September 07 (QNA) - Al Rayyan Club officially announced today the signing of Moroccan winger Ashraf Ben Sharqi for the 2024-2025 season.

In a statement, the club confirmed that Ben Sharqi will join as a key foreign player after completing a transfer agreement coordinated between the club's management and the technical team, led by coach Poya Asbaghi.

Ben Sharqi, who will don the number 77 jersey, previously played for Al Rayyan during the last season, following a stint with Al Jazira Club in the UAE. During his time in the Qatari league, he made a significant impact, scoring 10 goals.

The talented Moroccan began his professional career with Maghreb Fez before moving to Wydad AC in 2016. He later played for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, had a loan spell with French side Lens in 2018, and moved to Egypt's Zamalek in 2019 before his transfer to Al Jazira in the UAE.

Al Rayyan is set to compete in the prestigious AFC Champions League, kicking off their campaign by hosting Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on September 17. They will then travel to Riyadh to face Al Nassr at the iconic First Park Stadium on September 30.

The eight-time Qatari League champions are currently positioned eighth in the standings, having collected three points from their first three matches this season. (QNA)