AFRICA;JOHN UTAKA TO JOIN ISMAILY SC.

 
John Utaka is on the verge of returning to Ismaily, 16 years after leaving the club.

According to Kingfut.com,Utaka confirmed negotiations are at an advanced stage.”Yes it’s true, I have been offered a pre-contract by Ismaily and we’re in the process of finalising the deal. As you know as a professional player you get to be offered a pre-contract first then you can sign the contract. That step has been done.

“All that remains now is my signature, you can say that it is 99% complete. I’m currently in Nigeria but will head to France before going to Egypt,” Utaka confirmed.
Utaka, 34, enjoyed a successful period with the Daraweesh from 1999-2001, winning the Egypt Cup and league top scorer.

Before joining Ismaily, Utaka had made his name at Arab Contractors where he joined them in 1998, making over 40 appearances in two seasons.
The player is currently a free agent after leaving Turkish side Sivasspor.
Utaka is set to become Ismaily’s second signing ahead of the new season after the team managed to capture the signature of former Real Betis defender Amro Tarek.