Portuguese goalkeeper Patricio joins Al-Ain for Club World Cup
'Patricio will arrive to the UAE tomorrow evening to undergo medical tests,' Al-Ain saidPatricio played 108 matches for PortugalABU DHABI: Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio will join Al-Ain on a short-term contract for the Club World Cup, the team from the United Arab Emirates said on Saturday.'Al-Ain has signed Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio to participate with the team in the 2025 Club World Cup,' the club said on X about the 37-year-old Portugal international who is joining them from Atalanta.'Patricio will arrive to the United Arab Emirates tomorrow evening to undergo medical tests and join the first-team training,' Al-Ain added.Patricio played 108 matches for Portugal, helping them win Euro 2016, and has had spells with Sporting Lisbon, Wolverhampton Wanderers and AS Roma.Al-Ain, who won the AFC Champions League title in 2024, reached the final of the 2018 Club World Cup final in front of their home fans.This year's revamped 32-team tournament will take place in the United States in June and July.Al Ain have been drawn in Group G with Juventus, Manchester City and Morocco's Wydade.FIFA opened an exceptional transfer window from June 1-10 to allow players to be signed for the tournament.
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