Star midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has promised to sweep up silverware at Al Nasr now his move from Marseille has been officially confirmed.
Barrada, 27, has inked a three-year contract at Al Maktoum Stadium after a reported €2 million (Dh8.1m) fee was agreed with the fallen French giants last week. This switch represents a return to the Arabian Gulf League, where he scored 10 goals in 22 appearances for Al Jazira during 2013/14.
Speaking after being presented with the No10 jersey by his new employers, the Morocco international looked forward to a bright future with the 2016 AFC Champions League quarter-finalists.
He said: “I am very happy to sign for Al Nasr. I hope to do as well as everyone expects me to.
“I would like to thank the president of the club and the fans for their trust in me. I hope to win a lot of trophies for the team.”
The confirmation brings an end to a disappointing two years on the south coast of France for the Provins-born playmaker. He scored just three goals in 45 games across all competitions after a €4.5m (Dh22.2m) fee was paid to the Pride of Abu Dhabi during August 2014.
Marseille were eager to get him off their wage bill this summer as they attempt to rebuild following last term’s dreadful 13th-placed finish in Ligue 1. This ensured they were prepared to accept a low fee to facilitate the sale.