Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga is on the verge of completing a high-profile switch to Qatari top-flight outfit Al Arabi SC, in a move that could mark a new chapter in his illustrious career.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn a telling update on his official Facebook page, Olunga simply posted the word “DONE,” which had no context but could be interpreted as an end to the transfer speculations if reports are to be believed. Bradford City manager provides transfer update on Harambee Stars defenderAccording to Transfer Markt, Olunga’s move to Al Arabi is 93% done, meaning that barring any unforeseen circumstances, the lanky forward is expected to complete the transfer. The 31-year-old striker is expected to join the Doha-based club as a free agent following his recent departure from Al Duhail SC, where his contract expired over a month ago.##NAJAVA_MECA_9004900##Olunga left Al Duhail as a club legend. During his four-year spell, he not only established himself as the team’s all-time top scorer with 130 goals in all competitions but also played a pivotal role in their domestic and continental campaigns. His tenure included back-to-back Golden Boot awards in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 Qatari Stars League seasons, a league title in 2023, and a historic run to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League — the club’s best performance in recent memory.Harambee Stars defender signs for Spanish sideThe impending move to Al Arabi carries historical resonance, as it links Olunga with fellow Kenyan great Dennis Oliech, who featured for the club between 2005 and 2007. The 40-year-old scored 27 goals in 47 appearances for the Red Devils of Doha, leaving a lasting mark. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9004842##Olunga’s career trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. From humble beginnings at Tusker FC and Gor Mahia, he made his European breakthrough with Swedish side IF Djurgården in 2016, where he netted 12 goals during his one-year stint at the club.A €3.4 million move to Chinese Super League side Guizhou Hengfeng followed, though limited appearances saw him loaned to LaLiga’s Girona FC for the 2017/18 season.Michael Olunga reveals facilities to be included in his club’s new stadium [VIDEO]In Spain, Olunga made headlines by becoming the first Kenyan and Girona FC player to score a LaLiga hat-trick — a stunning treble against Las Palmas that elevated his international profile. That performance paved the way for a €2.84 million transfer to Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol, where he blossomed further, bagging 61 goals and earning the J1 League MVP title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9004850##In 2021, he completed a record €6 million transfer to Al Duhail SC, where he became a dominant force in Qatari football.
