El Karkouri heads to Qatar

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Talal El Karkouri has signed a two-year contract with Qatar SC after leaving Charlton Athletic.

The Moroccan defender was out of contract at the Valley and has moved on after the club's relegation from the Premier League.

After spending three years with The Addicks, El Karkouri feels it is time to sample a new footballing experience.

"I depart with good memories from Charlton, but I am bored with European football anyway," El Karkouri told the Sun.

"I feel it is about time for me and my family to live in a country like Qatar."

El Karkouri made 87 appearances during his time at Charlton after joining from Paris Saint Germain, having previously had a spell on loan at Sunderland.

He will undergo a medical in Qatar following Morocco's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Malawi on Saturday.

Source: Skysports