(MENAFN- Khaama Press)
Former Dutch football and AC Milan legend Clarence Seedorf has announced that he has converted to Islam.
The former Ajax Amsterdam star announced the news on his Instagram account.
The news has circulated on social media received overwhelming applause from fans of the former international footballer.
According to the local press, the former player completed his conversion in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
The Dutch player said he was happy to join the Muslim community.
He wrote that he is“very happy and happy to be able to join all Brothers and Sisters around the world,” giving special thanks to“Sophia [Makramati] who has taught [him] more about the meaning of Islam.”
Seedorf enjoys excellent popularity among football fans in the Arab and Islamic world.
The news of Seedorf converting to Islam comes one month before the start of the holy month of Ramadan for the Islamic year 1443.
Concerning his name, Seedorf said that he would keep the name his father gave him in honor of his parents.
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