Naby Sarr, the Reading defender who has previously had stints at Sporting Lisbon and Charlton Athletic, is on the verge of completing a move to Qatari club Al-Markhiya.
Reading Football Club has announced that the 29-year-old center-back is likely to activate a clause in his contract, allowing him to leave the club despite his agreement running until the summer of 2026.
Last summer, the former French Under-21 international joined Reading on a free transfer from Huddersfield Town. He made an impressive debut, scoring in a 1-0 victory against Millwall in August, but unfortunately sustained an injury shortly afterward.
Sarr endured a three-month absence from the field before making a comeback for the Royals in December. However, despite his efforts, Reading was unable to avoid relegation to League One due to a six-point penalty imposed by the EFL for violating the conditions of a profit and sustainability plan governing their financial expenditures.
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What is the current situation of Naby Sarr, the Reading defender?
Naby Sarr, the Reading defender, is expected to leave the club and join Qatari side Al-Markhiya. He is likely to activate a relegation release clause in his contract.
Which clubs has Naby Sarr played for before joining Reading?
Prior to joining Reading, Naby Sarr has played for Sporting Lisbon and Charlton Athletic.
How long was Naby Sarr’s contract with Reading supposed to run?
Naby Sarr’s contract with Reading was initially set to run until the summer of 2026.
Did Naby Sarr face any injuries during his time at Reading?
Yes, Naby Sarr suffered an injury soon after his debut for Reading, which sidelined him for three months. He returned to the team in December.
What led to Reading’s relegation to League One?
Reading was given a six-point penalty by the EFL for breaching the terms of a profit and sustainability plan, contributing to their relegation to League One.
More about defender
- Reading Football Club Official Website
- Al-Markhiya Club Official Website
- Naby Sarr’s Transfermarkt Profile
- Sporting Lisbon Official Website
- Charlton Athletic Official Website
- EFL Official Website
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sarr leavin readin for al-markhiya? injuries & a penalty! what a mess! wish him luck tho, he got potential. hope al-markhiya treats him well.