Brazilian Da Silva to replace Iranian Daei at Al-Shabab Dubai

MEF - United Arab Emirates outfits Al-Shabab have booted out Iranian pair Ali Daei and Mehrdad Minavand, the first is being replaced by Brazilian forward Gadilson Da Silva.

The veteran striker was instrumental in netting 11 goals out of 22 league matches in his first appearance in domestic competitions here, yet it finally appeared that his 3-month absence through injury was behind the club’s ultimate decision to get rid of him.

“Daei will not be retained for the next season alongside Minavand,” stated Al-Shabab chief supervisor Khaled Bin-Fares on Thursday.


“We have suffered to maintain our status in the top flight last term, and we are not ready to reiterate the same scenario next season,” he added.

Da Silva, 23, signed a one-year contract with the transfer tag remaining undisclosed, joining the Dubai outfits from Atletico Baranense of Brazil.

German manager Rainer Hollmann was dispatch to the rescue of Al-Shabab in the closing stages of the league championship last season, helping them to end the campaign at the 9th spot on the table standings, five points ahead of relegated Dubai FC.