By Yahia Attiat-Allah Vanishes Amid FK Sochi’s Turbulent Season Start
Sochi, Russia – In a surprising turn of events, Moroccan international Yahia Attiat-Allah has gone missing, leaving FK Sochi in a lurch at the start of their challenging season. As per reports from Moroccan media, the 22-time capped left-back was absent during the club’s 2-0 defeat against Ural, which marked their first match in the Russian second division since being relegated last season.
The club’s sporting director, Andrei Orlov, expressed his concerns over Attiat-Allah’s unexplained absence. “We have been unable to contact Yahia for several days, and we are currently evaluating the measures to protect the club’s rights under his contract, which extends for two more seasons,” Orlov revealed in a statement to MBC 2. “We are awaiting a definitive response from him as he has had no contact with us,” he added.
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Rumors are swirling that the Safi-native is in discussions to join Iranian champions Persepolis, where he might reunite with former Wydad Casablanca coach Juan Carlos Garrido. This potential move, reported by Le360 Sport, is complicated by FK Sochi’s reluctance to release Attiat-Allah, who signed a two-and-a-half-year contract in February, running until June 2026.
As Attiat-Allah seemingly forces his exit, FK Sochi must weigh their options carefully. The club is already under pressure, having finished at the bottom of the Russian Premier League last season and facing a tough road ahead in the second division. Will the defender’s bold move prompt his current employers to relent, or will they stand firm in their decision to retain his services? The coming days will be crucial in determining the next steps for both the player and the club.
