According to UAE media outlet UAE Kick, West Ham United central defender
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's transfer deal could fall through due to medical issues. The 29-year-old French center-back was previously close to joining UAE club
Dubai Youth Nationals
However, after completing the medical examination, the player's previous injury problems were revealed, leading to the need to renegotiate some of the clauses in the contract.
Zouma currently has one year left on his contract with West Ham United. As per previous reports, the experienced center-back was originally on the verge of signing a contract with the Dubai Young Nationals. However, Zouma was not able to sign the contract immediately and has returned to England due to a health issue discovered during a medical. The situation has left the deal open to uncertainty and may eventually fall through.
Zouma appeared in 39 games for West Ham United over the course of last season, scoring three goals and playing a total of 3,379 minutes. Nonetheless, injury concerns appear to be the biggest obstacle to his move to Dubai Young Nationals, and his future moves will continue to be closely monitored.
