Al-Jahra signs Albanian defender Hysen Memolla
The club returns to the top division after a successful campaign in the First Division last season, where they clinched the title and earned promotion back to the Premier League.
Memolla, 32, is a left-footed center-back and most recently played for Kosovo's FC Suhareka, helping the team capture the domestic league title. In addition to his Albanian nationality, Memolla also holds Italian citizenship.
Throughout his career, he has played for several European clubs, including Hajduk Split (Croatia), Koper (Slovenia), Egnatia (Albania), and Salernitana (Italy). He has also made six appearances for the Albanian national team.
Memolla becomes the third foreign player on Al-Jahra's roster this season, joining Tunisian midfielder Amro Zakri—who recently renewed his contract—and Angolan forward Antonio Silva, signed last month.
Al-Jahra is set to begin preseason training next week, followed by an overseas training camp that will include a series of friendly matches to prepare for the league campaign.
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