As Qatar unveiled the new stadium design for Al Rayyan Sports Club's future home last week, the coach and players of the illustrious club expressed their delight at the modern, functional facilities which their club will be using once the stadium is completed.

Talking to www.sc.qa, Al Rayyan's Spanish coach Manuel Jimenez confirmed that Al Rayyan Sports Club was already feeling the positive effects of receiving confirmation of their future home.

"This is an important moment for the club. We'll be aiming high in the first division next season, and this new stadium is more modern, more functional and will have fantastic features," said the former Spanish international, who took part in the 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™ as a player. "It will motivate the club and the fans to do even better. Now as we start our campaign in the Emir Cup, we want to go all the way and reach the final and win it."

The sense of optimism surrounding the most widely supported club in Qatar was confirmed by former Al Rayyan midfielder Ronald de Boer.

"It looks very impressive, and I would like to be a player again in this new stadium. It will be a beautiful area in Qatar, also with the developments planned around the stadium. I believe the new stadium will also help to bring more fans to the matches," said the Dutch midfielder who played for Al Rayyan after a glittering career with the likes of Ajax Amsterdam, FC Barcelona, and Glasgow Rangers.

"I remember playing in the old stadium with my brother and Sonny Anderson, playing against the likes of Guardiola and Batistuta. They are great memories, and now the new design looks amazing."

All sports teams at the club are set to benefit from the new facilities, as Al Rayyan Sports Club basketball player Yassin Ismail said: "I am honored to be part of this project and we are all proud of the fantastic new stadium, which will include facilities for all Al Rayyan sports teams, not only the football team. I am sure that the next generations will benefit greatly from this modern stadium and its many facilities."

With Al Rayyan Stadium now becoming the fifth proposed host venue to have its final design presented, the fans of one of Qatar's most beloved clubs are already looking forward to the completion of their new home in 2019. And so are the players, as Al Rayyan attacking midfielder Rodrigo Tabata confirmed after seeing the new design: "The fans of Al Rayyan deserve this new stadium. I hope I stay in the club long enough to play in this new stadium. For me it would be an amazing experience."