Rasul hands in transfer request

Rasul joined MA Print in September

MA Print midfielder Zarif Rasul has handed in a transfer request, Eddycrane.com understands.

The 22-year-old has blamed the club’s lack of ambition for his decision to leave. He is also understood to be homesick.

Rasul has gone back to London for Christmas and has said he has no intention of returning to Sheffield.

A statement released by the player’s representative said: “Zarif has made it clear to staff at MA Print that he has played his last game for the club. He is upset by broken promises made to him by the club’s management, and will be leaving the club in January.”

Rasul’s last appearance for the Shorthanders came during their 7-6 Teeline Cup defeat to local rivals MA Broadcast last month.

The diminutive midfielder joined MA Print from Ruislip Rudeboys last summer. Rasul enjoyed a fruitful two-year spell at the West London side, picking up two league titles and one Teeline South Cup, as well as the JFA Golden Boot award twice.