FORMER Castleford Tigers forward Elie El-Zakhem has been spotted in training for a new side following his exit from the Super League club.
El-Zakhem left the Tigers after citing homesickness as his reason halfway through a two-year deal with the West Yorkshire side.
Now, having returned to Australia, the Lebanon international has been spotted in pre-season training for the North Queensland Cowboys.
SPOTTED: Former Parramatta forward Elie El-Zakhem has joined the Cowboys for pre-season training.
The Lebanese international has returned to Australia after feeling homesick in England.
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Last month, the 26-year-old spoke to League Express about his reason for leaving The Jungle, stating: “I left the club just because I was just homesick to be honest,” El-Zakhem told League Express.
“I left on good terms with the club and they respected my decision when I asked for a release.
“I haven’t ruled out coming back to play in the UK and I would definitely be open to it but my main priority now is finding a club in Australia closer to home.
“That’s something I haven’t been able to do yet.”
Now it appears as though El-Zakhem could well be heading for a deal with the Cowboys, or at least a train-and-trial contract.
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