Kuala Terengganu: Speedy winger Muhammad Akhyar Rashid has officially joined Terengganu FC (TFC) after signing a two-year contract with the club today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the exciting news was shared by the Terengganu Football Club Sdn Bhd (TFCSB) management through TFC’s official Facebook page this afternoon. TFCSB chief executive officer Mohd Sabri Abas announced that Muhammad Akhyar, previously on loan from Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), has now secured a permanent contract with TFC, effective until the 2026/2027 season.

He explained that the agreement had received approval from the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who owns JDT. ‘Akhyar’s presence has had a significant impact on improving the quality of TFC this season. Therefore, TFC officially submitted a request to sign him permanently from JDT, and we are grateful that it was approved by Tunku Ismail,’ he said in the statement.

Mohd Sabri expressed the club’s utmost gratitude and appreciation to JDT for their consistent efforts in supporting the growth of other teams in the Malaysian League. ‘The decision to allow Akhyar to stay with TFC is seen as a way to nurture the player, who is regarded as an asset to the Harimau Malaya squad,’ he added.

Following the announcement, the 26-year-old player will be eligible to face JDT in the first leg of the Malaysia Cup semi-final at Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium, Gong Badak, this Friday.