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Bristol City have confirmed the
signing of Egyptian international striker Emad Meteb
for a club record fee of £1.5m. The Egyptian should
be granted a conditional work permit within days.
Motaeb holding his new club shirt
It is now fficial. Motaeb is the newest
and biggest transfer for Championship side Bristol City.
The club transferrred the Egyptian from Al-Ahly for
a fee of £1.5m to break their previous transfer
record when they signed Ade Akinbiyi for 1.2m.
Motaeb: A dream come true:
In an exclusive interview, on the official
website- speaking through a translator - Motaeb said:
"I'm happy to be here and I hope to give all my
best for Bristol City.
"I want to give my best for the manager (Gary
Johnson), who I like very much.
"I am a natural striker and I know all about Bristol
City. I know the kind of supporters that are waiting
to see me play.
"I have to score goals for Bristol City and create
them too. I want to help the club win promotion to the
Premier League.
"This is a very big step for me,
from the Egyptian league to England.
"However, it's always been my dream to play in
England. It's a very big league, a very strong league
and one that is seen around the world."
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