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Morocco's Mehdi Benatia defended his decision to leave Juventus and settle in Duhail, Qatar, despite Manchester United's wish to include him.
Al-Duhail Tuesday told the 31-year-old Moroccan defender at a press conference after joining Juventus.
"I have been criticized by Moroccan sports critics after my move but I ask everyone to respect my decision because it was better for me and my family because I want my children to grow up in an Islamic atmosphere. "said Benatia.
"I could have gone to clubs in the United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia, but I preferred to be with Al-Duhail.Many Moroccan players participated with the team and were with the Gulf clubs and the Herfy Renar coach knows me well and he sees that I do not do it I deserve to be with the national team, I will respect that decision. "
"Discussions have been long with Al-Duhail, my presence in Doha is better for me and my family and I want to achieve many goals with the club."
"I have played with big teams like Bayern Munich, Roma and Juventus and I have won many championships.Now my goals are different.The first is the Asian Cup and the ambitions of the club have brought us in. Shoya Nakajima has a very good contract and with the current players, I think these are all factors that can lead the team to success in the AFC Champions League. . "
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