Free after 3 years at RC Strasbourg, it was in Cyprus that the former Nantes resident settled down. Tribune Nantaise spoke with Anorthosis sTALKer, to come back to Waris’ first season in his new colors
Loaned to the Cité des Ducs club during the 2018-2019 season, Abdul Majeed Waris won over yellow and green supporters, in a year marked by the disappearance of Emiliano Sala. Despite his 7 goals and 3 assists, FC Nantes did not wish to exercise the purchase option (6Mio euros) of the Ghanaian striker on loan from FC Porto. Proposed to FC Nantes last summer, the 31-year-old player finally chose to join Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Cyprus) for 2 years.
Disappointing first season for Waris
“We could have expected more, especially given that he is the highest paid player in the squad” – Anorthosis fan on Waris
Relegated to the bench during his 3-year stint in Strasbourg, Majeed Waris has not had a better fate in Cyprus. In total the player will have participated in only 27 matches this season for a single achievement. A balance sheet well below expectations according to Anorthosis sTALKer who agreed to talk to us about the striker’s season. “Unfortunately Waris has not had a good season. He only played half of the matches, mostly as a substitute, and scored just one goal. » he explains.
According to this supporter of the Cypriot club, the former Nantes player could not express his attacking qualities. Throughout the season, Majeed Waris has been constantly moved to the Anorthosis attacking front: “I think the biggest problem was that the coaches didn’t know exactly what his best position was. He was mainly placed on the left of the attack in a 4-3-3, although he was sometimes employed on the right and a few times as a second striker. »
Great prospects for next year
If the Ghanaian striker has not been able to find his place in the collective, the supporters hope that the player will be able to show himself decisive very quickly. Seventh in the Cypriot first division this season, Anorthosis Famagusta FC can count on the arrival of David Gallego as head coach to re-motivate Waris to find the net.
Although the former Canary has not won over the club’s fans, they do not hesitate to show his desire and determination on the pitch. “He showed a lot of initiative to get the ball back and get things moving, and good movement that led him to find himself in good positions to score. » recognizes Anorthosis sTALKer. For him, even if the player has shown some good things, the club should only keep him on one condition: “He still has a year left on his contract, but I think the club will only keep him if he agrees to see his salary significantly reduced. »
2023-07-04 21:40:01
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