Selangor FC yet to decide on Jordanian stars amid World Cup buzz

Selangor FC has not yet decided the fate of its key Jordanian import players, Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Mohammad Abualnadi, as contract negotiations continue ahead of the new season. The club's Chief Executive Officer, Johan Kamal Hamidon, confirmed that the players' status remains undecided, particularly in light of Jordan's historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

This significant achievement on the world stage is expected to boost the market value of Jordanian players, potentially attracting interest from international clubs. "Actually, we are still in discussions because, of course, when a player goes to the World Cup, their market value will increase because more teams and coaches will be watching them," Johan Kamal explained. "So we will evaluate how the tournament results turn out."

The CEO's statement aims to quell growing speculation among fans, fueled by emotional social media posts from both players that hinted at their departure. Abualnadi initially posted a farewell message with a black and white photo, followed by a similar sentiment from Al-Rawabdeh. The potential loss of these two players would be a major blow to coach Kim Pan-gon's squad, as Al-Rawabdeh is a crucial midfielder and Abualnadi has been a consistent defender over the past two seasons. Their contributions were vital in Selangor's strong performance in the Malaysian Super League and their advancement to the ASEAN Club Championship final.

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Actually, we are still in discussions because, of course, when a player goes to the World Cup, their market value will increase because more teams and coaches will be watching them. So we will evaluate how the tournament results turn out.