- Former Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico is ready to affix Al-Gharafa in Qatar
- Rico, 31, virtually died in Might final 12 months in a horse-riding accident in Spain
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Sergio Rico is anticipated to finish a free switch to Al-Gharafa within the Qatar Stars League 16 months after he almost misplaced his life.
The goalkeeper – who made 29 Premier League appearances for Fulham within the 2018-19 season – suffered a critical head harm in Might final 12 months in a horse-riding accident.
Rico spent three weeks in a coma, whereas a medical report claimed that he had been ‘half a centimetre’ from loss of life.
He had been beneath contract with Paris Saint-Germain on the time of the accident however he left the French facet in June this 12 months following the expiration of his contract.
Rico, 31, has not performed in a aggressive recreation of soccer since Might 2022 when he was on mortgage at La Liga outfit Mallorca.
Goalkeeper Sergio Rico (centre) pictured taking part in for Fulham towards Liverpool in 2019
Rico and his spouse Alba Silva pictured in hospital final 12 months after the footballer’s horrific accident
Rico and Silva – who’re anticipating their first baby collectively – at the moment are set to maneuver to Qatar
Nonetheless, he’s anticipated to return to the pitch subsequent month as soon as he has finalised his transfer to Al-Gharafa.
It’s understood that Rico will journey to Qatar on Wednesday to finish his switch.
Al-Gharafa would be the fifth crew of Rico’s senior profession, which started with hometown facet Sevilla.
He gained the Europa League twice with Sevilla, earlier than including six trophies to his assortment whereas at PSG.
Al-Gharafa completed third within the Qatar Stars League final season, which was sufficient to qualify for the AFC Champions League.
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