Boymans, 27, was widely reported in his homeland to have undergone a medical in Dubai on Monday ahead of signing a lucrative three-year contract. The move represents another stage in the shake-up at Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium
The Born-native comes to the Arabian Gulf League with a reputation as both a lethal goalscorer and someone who is perenially injured.
His career burst to life during a loan spell at second-division Willem II in 2013/14 which he struck 27 goals in 36 appearances, with a permanent switch from AZ Alkmaar to his current club generating 19 goals in 24 Eredivisie matches in the last two campaigns. But the tall No9 was only fit enough to start 15 times in the Eredivise during that period.
A lack of threat up top killed the Hawks last term, who slumped from third to fifth under the departed Caio Junior. Brazil striker Jo was sold in February to China’s Jiangsu Suning, while appalling Sheriff loanee Juninho Potiguar faild to find the back of the net during 11 AGL matches.
Shabab have vowed to keep nine-goal Moldova forward Henrique Luvannor, while Uzbekistan defensive midfielder Azizbek Haydarov should complete a sixth season in green. This was not the case for fellow veteran Carlos Villanueva, with the Chile playmaker signing off after seven years with them.
