The Egyptian defender signed a contract until June 2010 with the Turkish Super Lig strugglers, who snapped him ahead of Konyaspor and Gazientepspor.

The former Gencler skipper said he would prefer Eskisehir as the city is not far away from his home in Ankara.

Al-Saqqa was released by Gencler upon his own request, after his relationship with coach Samet Aybaba reached a dead end.

Coach Aybaba was accused of making racist comments against the 34-year-old sweeper, who earned the backing of the club fans in the case.