Tom decides to stay in Blue 

Thoriq in action against Victory

Male', MALDIVES -New Radiant striker Ahmed Thoriq (Tom) decided to renew his contract with the club stating that blues offer is better compared to rivals Victory. Tom is yet to sign the official documents but confirmed his decision and added number of seasons to be stated in the agreement is undecided. 

“Yes, I have agreed to play for New Radiant” Tom said today.  
“Number of seasons I will play for them is not decided yet” 

“That will be confirmed only by the time I sign the agreement, but I will play for New Radiant in next season” He said.  

It is believed that Victory offered the promising striker MRF200,000 and a two room apartment. To add more excitement to it, his island mate and Victory captain Imran Mohamed personally revealed his desire to have Tom in red jersey and said he is willing to spend on his own pocket for the striker.  

Tom, who returned last month after completing an undergraduate degree in Accounting in Malaysia was a regular starting choice for New Radiant during his holidays. He is well noticed for his goal against Al Hussein of Jordan in AFC Cup 2005 quarter final match played in Male, which happened to be the goal that sent New Radiant to the semi final of the tournament; a level no other local club has reached so far.