DEFENDER Naby Sarr has left Reading FC to join Qatari team Al Markhiya just one year after signing a four year contract with the Royals.
The 6’6 centre-back joined Reading last summer on a long term deal after leaving Huddersfield Town at the expiration of his contract.
However, after just one season in Berkshire, Sarr’s spell with the club ends after making 24 Championship appearances as the Royals were relegated from the Championship in the 2022/23 campaign.
After a long saga that saw Sarr’s transfer to Reading delayed by the EFL for several weeks, he made a strong impression on his debut as he scored in a 1-0 win away at Millwall.
Sarr struggled with injuries throughout the campaign which meant that his game time was limited after making a promising start.
He picked up form towards the end of the season, but was unable to prevent the side from being relegated to the third tier.
Reading are still on the hunt for a new permanent manager with Chris Wilder strongly linked with the position as the club prepares for life in League One.
Meanwhile, Sarr’s new team finished in seventh position in the Qatar Stars League last season.
