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A number of media outlets have reported recently that Osama al Ghadab allegedly left Spain for Turkey after his family members had encountered specific issues regarding the necessary documents for their Spanish reunification residence visa.
In an exclusive interview with Deir Ezzor 24, Osama al Ghadab clarifies his current situation , and also tells us what he intends to do in the future.
Deir Ezzor 24:
1.What are the main issues that your family are currently facing, with regard to the requisite documents for the family reunion visa in Spain?
Osama al Ghadab: Actually, it is impossible to get certain documents, as my family who currently live in Turkey at the current time must first travel to Beirut, Lebanon to obtain these documents related to our family reunion visa in Spain. Based on the current security situation in Lebanon, my family will definitely not travel to that country, as they would be putting their own lives at risk.
Deir Ezzor 24:
2.What is the attitude of the Spanish government regarding this issue? What was their reaction?
Osama al Ghadab: Spanish government gave me the permission to stay , it also promised me to do its best in order to help me solve my current issue as quickly as possible but due to the coming Christmas holiday it might take few weeks to achieve this, It also gave me two choices whether to leave or stay in Spain in case it would not be able to find a suitable solution to my problem.
Deir Ezzor 24 :
3.What do you intend to do in case the Spanish government might not be able to help you? Will you travel and stay in Turkey? Will you attempt to collect the requisite documents for your family reunion visa?
Osama al Ghadab: I think I will be obliged to travel in order to complete the collection of the necessary documents for the visa and then return along with my family to live in Spain, which is a highly advanced European country where my sons can have a brighter future.
Deir Ezzor 24:
4. Have you signed any official contract with Spanish football clubs since your arrival in Spain?
Osama al Ghadab: In fact, several Spanish football clubs contacted and offered me training contracts, but I do not wish to speak in details about this as long as I have not completed all the needed. documents for my family visa reunion.
Deir Ezzor 24 :
5. Coach Osama al Ghadab, you are from the city of Deir Ezzor and everyone has been following your news since your arrival in Spain, including the besieged families in al Jawra,al Qusor,and other areas in Deir Ezzor, what is your message to them ?
Osama al Ghadab: I feel pain and my heart starts trembling whenever Deir Ezzor is mentioned but I only left my country due to the harsh and rough conditions, which I and the people of Syria in general and Deir Ezzor in particular had faced.
We are waiting and hoping for the day when the war is over, peace is restored across Syria, and Deir Ezzor, whose memories remain memorable wherever we go, would return to its great history.
