Presnel Kimpembe has officially joined Al-Kharitiyath, a club in the Qatari second division, after a brief spell with Qatar SC. The move comes after just 11 appearances for Qatar SC, bringing an end to his time with the club.
Al-Kharitiyath narrowly missed out on promotion to the top flight last season, falling at the playoff stage, and haven’t played in the Qatari top division since the 2020-2021 campaign. The club’s announcement of Kimpembe’s arrival included a presentation video that has been met with criticism for its low production quality.
Kimpembe, a World Cup winner with France in 2018 and a Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain in 2020, now continues his career away from the highest level of European football. The defender’s time at PSG was often disrupted by injuries, and the hope for Kimpembe, now approaching his 31st birthday, is that he can maintain his fitness and continue playing regularly.
His most recent significant contribution on the pitch was arguably his role in PSG’s Champions League campaign, where he assisted in their journey to the final. While financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed, the move represents a significant shift for Kimpembe, who was once a mainstay in one of Europe’s top leagues. This transfer signals a new chapter for the French defender as he seeks consistent playing time in a different footballing environment.
