“Qaher Messi” and Sterling are candidates to play in the UAE First Division League

British media reported that the UAE first division “amateur” league may witness two high-caliber deals, following the joining of Italian star Mario Balotelli to Al-Ettifaq Club during the current winter transfer period.

The journalist for the British Team Talk network, Rudy Galetti, revealed via the “X” platform that the Dubai-based FC Palm City club has begun its preparatory steps to strengthen its offensive line, after it placed the English star Raheem Sterling on its list of interests during the coming period, and began collecting information related to the possibility of contracting with him in a free transfer deal.

He explained that the FC Palm City management is monitoring Sterling’s contractual situation, and is studying the possibility of including him, as part of a plan aimed at strengthening the offensive line with players who have previously excelled at the highest European and international levels.

He pointed out that this step comes within the framework of a technical vision through which the club’s management seeks to raise the quality of the team and build a project capable of competing, by attracting names with a proven track record in major tournaments, whether at the club or national team level, giving the team a technical addition and great experience on the field.

He added: “In the same context, FC Palm City’s interest is not limited to Sterling only, as the club is monitoring several options to strengthen its squad, including German midfielder Mario Götze, who enjoys wide technical appreciation thanks to his long experience in the Champions League and World Cup, and his ability to create play and manage the rhythm of the match in the midfield, as part of moves that reflect clear ambitions for the club in the next stage.”

It is noteworthy that Al-Ittifaq Club, which competes in the UAE First Division League, recently announced its contract with Italian star Mario Balotelli, making the competition the focus of world attention after attracting high-caliber players.

Raheem Sterling is one of the most prominent names proposed, given his proven record in the English Premier League and the Champions League, in addition to his long experience with the England national team.

In the same context, the report confirmed that Palm City’s interest is not limited to Sterling only, as it is also monitoring German midfielder Mario Götze, who has a high tactical vision and great experience in major tournaments, especially the World Cup and the European Champions League.

Mario Götze is considered one of the most prominent players of his generation in German football, and his name is associated with one of the most important moments in the history of world football, after he scored the winning goal for his country in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina led by Lionel Messi, leading Germany to win the fourth world title in its history. Götze’s goal came in extra time, immortalizing his name in the World Cup records as the scorer of the decisive goal in one of the strongest finals.

Götze rose to prominence early with Borussia Dortmund under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp, before moving to Bayern Munich, where he won several local and continental titles.

. The UAE First Division League is the focus of global attention after Al-Ettifaq signed Balotelli.