Released Okocha makes Qatar move

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Released Okocha makes Qatar move
Jay-Jay Okocha

Jay-Jay Okocha has signed a one-year contract with Qatari side Sport Club following his release by Bolton.

The 32-year-old Nigerian midfielder, who also retired from international duty this season, was let go by Bolton in May after four years at the club.

A spokesman for Sport Club said: "Of course, Jay-Jay is here to help us win some silverware.

"He has passed the medical and will join the team in a training camp in the Czech Republic soon."

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce decided not to offer Okocha a new contract at the Reebok Stadium as he wanted to lower the age of the squad.

Okocha is the latest in list of big names, including Gabriel Batistuta, Marcel Desailly and Paolo Wanchope, to play the twilight of their career in Qatar.

Svarn

Well if you are going to retire somewhere, Qatar isn't a bad place to do it. Beats the weather in Bolton!

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serazat

I always though this guy deserved a better team in the premiership. I remember his transfer from Fenerbahce to PSG at a record amount. So they pay well and he still wanna earn more money good for him.

Svarn

How many wives can you legally have in Qatar? That has got to be part of their sales pitch when they try and poach well-known talent from europe!