Ukrainian football club Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, competing in League 1, expressed interest in acquiring Al Ittihad Alexandria’s talented defender, Alhabib Hassane Abdou. However, the Egyptian club promptly rejected the offer, emphasizing their commitment to retaining the services of the promising player.
Reports emerging on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, confirmed that Metalist 1925 Kharkiv had submitted a bid to Al Ittihad Alexandria, seeking either a permanent transfer or a loan arrangement for Alhabib Hassane Abdou.
The Egyptian club, currently occupying the third position in the Egyptian League standings with 18 points from 9 matches, asserted its determination to preserve the defensive capabilities of Abdou.
Alhabib Hassane Abdou, a key asset for Al Ittihad Alexandria, has showcased his prowess on various international fronts. Having actively participated in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with the U20 team, he further contributed to Niger’s U23 Olympic team during the U23 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco in 2023.
Additionally, Abdou lent his skills to Niger’s home team during the 2023 African Nations Championship in Algeria.
The 20-year-old defender, signed by Al Ittihad Alexandria in August 2023, has proven to be a valuable asset in the central defense position.
The Egyptian club’s decision to rebuff Metalist 1925 Kharkiv’s offer underscores their commitment to the development and retention of promising talents within their ranks.
As the winter transfer window unfolds, Al Ittihad Alexandria remains resolute in its objectives, signaling a firm stance against parting ways with Alhabib Hassane Abdou, whose contributions on both domestic and international stages have solidified his standing as a rising star in the football arena.
