Gazza agrees move to UAE - report

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne will play for Al Jazira in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year, according…

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne will play for Al Jazira in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year, according to reports today.

The 36-year-old replaces Liberian international George Weah who has left the Abu Dhabi-based club after two seasons to settle with his family in the United States.

"I am thrilled," Gascoigne was quoted as saying in a club statement. "I have visited the UAE on many occasions and it is a wonderful country where people love their football. It is also a great place for kids to live."

"Gazza" will join Colombia forward Elson Becerra as the two foreigners replacing Weah and Liberian team-mate James Debbah in the season starting next month.