Behind the Scenes of Abdallah El-Said’s Contract Renewal Crisis

A well-informed source revealed details about the contract renewal crisis involving Abdallah El-Said, Zamalek’s midfielder, which sparked the player’s anger and caused tension and confusion inside the team’s locker room.

Initial Agreement Session with Amr El-Ganaini
The source confirmed that Abdallah El-Said held a lengthy meeting with Amr El-Ganaini, head of the committee managing Zamalek, during which all terms of the contract renewal were agreed upon. The player expressed his full readiness to continue with the White Castle (Zamalek) out of appreciation for the club’s fans, whom he described as among the most loyal and supportive. He considered staying with Zamalek a duty toward this devoted fan base.

Sudden Intervention by the Board Complicates Matters
The situation became complicated after a member of the board intervened, asking El-Said to renegotiate the contract terms and demanding a reduction in the agreement made with El-Ganaini. This caused shock and clear anger for the player, who viewed it as a breach of the initial agreement and a direct threat to his future with Zamalek, leading to strained relations between him and the management.

El-Said Collects His Belongings and Misses Training
In response, Abdallah El-Said decided to collect his personal belongings from the club and refused to participate in the team’s training last Saturday. He also missed the team’s camp in Ismailia, escalating the crisis and increasing the concern of the coaching staff led by coach Ayman Ramadi, who is closely monitoring the situation amid fears that the crisis may affect the team’s stability and performance in upcoming matches.

Zamalek Faces Tension While Fighting to Maintain Balance
Zamalek currently ranks third in the Premier League standings with 41 points and is fighting hard to maintain its position and secure a place in the title race amid tense circumstances caused by the crisis threatening the team’s stability. Everyone is awaiting a quick resolution regarding Abdallah El-Said, who remains one of the key pillars of the team’s lineup.