Reyns Meyer, the agent of Pep Lijnders, the former Dutch coach of Red Bull Salzburg, revealed new details regarding the rumors about negotiations with Al Ahly to have Lijnders take over as the first-team coach. Some media reports had suggested that Al Ahly had entered talks with Lijnders, who previously worked as an assistant to German coach Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool.

In exclusive statements, Meyer confirmed that these reports were inaccurate, clarifying that the Dutch coach is not in negotiations with Al Ahly at the moment. He added that Lijnders prefers to continue his coaching career in Europe and is not interested in moving to the Middle East at this stage.

While the rumors about negotiations with Lijnders have been denied, Al Ahly continues its search for a new manager to lead the team after Swiss coach Marcel Koller left his position following their unexpected exit from the CAF Champions League against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns. Al Ahly is seeking to hire a strong coach capable of making a difference in the team for the upcoming challenges, particularly with the team preparing for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Al Ahly will participate in the much-anticipated tournament in June in the United States, where they are placed in Group A with teams like Inter Miami (USA), Porto (Portugal), and Palmeiras (Brazil). This group presents a significant challenge for the Egyptian team, which aims to achieve a new milestone in the global competition.

In a related matter, well-known agent Sayed Marai revealed details about former Al Ahly player Ahmed Fathi. Marai mentioned that at one point, Fathi had agreed to join Zamalek, but Al Ahly intervened with a lucrative financial offer, prompting Fathi to reconsider his decision. Marai explained that the substantial financial offers from Al Ahly were the main reason for Fathi's change of heart and his contract renewal with the Red Devils. He pointed out that Fathi had initially agreed to move to Zamalek, but the financial changes were the decisive factor, highlighting the significant impact of financial considerations on players' decisions.

Marai also noted that financial circumstances played a major role in another player's decision, Abdullah Al-Said, who ultimately chose to move to Al Ahli Jeddah in Saudi Arabia despite having other offers. He stressed that financial factors play a pivotal role in many player transfers, especially in the highly competitive transfer market among major clubs.

As the search for a new coach continues, Al Ahly's management hopes to find the right balance between experience and future ambitions, as the team faces significant challenges in the near future. While fans eagerly await the team's results, the matter of hiring a new coach remains one of the top priorities for the management, which is striving to build a strong team capable of achieving further local and international success.