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Feyenoord: "We Need Ekramy!"

Date: 9-8-2007
Wrote: EP's editor Islam Issa

Feyenoord's general director has responded to Sherif Ekramy's recent views about leaving the club by indicating that they need him. He did, however, add that the situation will change should Henk Timmer be the number one.

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Sherif had exclusively revealed to EgyptianPlayers.com that he would look to leave Feyenoord should he not be the first keeper this coming season. He also added that this would be released in Dutch magazine Voetbal International.

Today's magazine did mention this. Ton Poldner, the player's agent, remarked that the Feyenoord technical director, Peter Bosz, had earlier promised to cooperate with a move for Ekramy should the Egyptian lose the battle with Timmer.

That promise was a serious step forward for Ekramy, as last year, the club twice refused a move for him.

Poldner added that Peter Bosz was recently reminded of this promise and did indeed re-confirm it.

However, general directeor Peter Vogelzang responded to this news by claiming that he asked Peter Bosz whether this was true. Bosz claims he had never promised such a thing.

Vogelzang commented: "We need Ekramy.

"But if he doesn't become first keeper there will be a new situation, and then we have to talk about it again," he added.

Meanwhile, Ekramy's agent continued: "As soon as we know he has lost the battle, I will call Bosz.


"Feyenoord may need him but they have to think about Sherif too now.

"He always been a loyal employee and played well if he had to play. But now he has to play more to develop.

"I expect that Feyenoord stick to our agreement."

EgyptianPlayers.com has understands that Feyenoord will not let Sherif go on a permanent transfer, but would look for a loan deal should Timmer be number one.

Most clubs have now made themselves ready for the new season, and it will be tough to find a side that needs a first choice keeper at this time. However, as Ekramy had told EP, these releases both on EP and in Voetbal International are intended to make the clubs aware of his possible availability.

Eredivisie outfit Roda JC are keen on buying a goalkeeper. They did specify that they are looking for an "experienced" one though.

EP will keep you updated as always...

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