In a significant and impactful step, a final agreement was reached between Portuguese coach José Peseiro and the officials of Zamalek Club, where the coach was able to receive his full overdue payments following a meeting between him and the club’s management, attended by his agent, Marwan Al-Sherbini. The session took place in a cooperative and respectful atmosphere, lasting a short time, during which all the financial issues between both parties were settled.
An informed source confirmed that the session ended positively, with an agreement to settle the coach's overdue salaries for the months of March, April, and May. The source emphasized that Peseiro's agent, Marwan Al-Sherbini, played a significant role in facilitating the procedures and resolving the financial matters amicably, contributing to the smooth and crisis-free resolution of the issue. Zamalek's officials expressed their gratitude to the Portuguese coach for the time he spent managing the team, acknowledging that the overall circumstances did not allow him to present his best performance, despite the efforts made.
After receiving his full payments, Zamalek officials expressed their deep appreciation for Peseiro's commitment and contributions to the team. They wished him success in his future endeavors and emphasized the period he spent at Zamalek, considering that the Portuguese coach had offered a lot to the team despite the challenges he faced during his tenure. They expressed hope that he would achieve even greater success in his upcoming career.
At the end of the session, as a gesture of respect and appreciation for what Peseiro had contributed to Zamalek, the club’s officials took the coach to the club's museum to view the team’s history of championships, symbolizing their respect for his efforts and achievements.
This development comes after a period of tension regarding the overdue payments of the coach, which had been confirmed to be settled fully in the near future. Indeed, the financial commitments to Peseiro were honored in a step that reflects Zamalek’s management’s commitment to resolving all financial matters and upholding the club's agreements with previous coaches and players.
On his part, Peseiro expressed his gratitude to Zamalek's management for respecting the agreements and resolving the financial issue in a manner satisfactory to both parties. He confirmed that he would always cherish the time he spent in Egypt, considering it a valuable experience in his coaching career. He also assured that he would continue to follow Zamalek's news from afar, wishing the team further success and progress in the future.
Thus, the story of the Portuguese coach with Zamalek officially concludes, with the financial and administrative matters relating to his relationship with the club now closed. The club’s journey continues as they search for a suitable replacement to continue developing the team and returning to compete for local and African titles.
The question now remains regarding the club’s next phase, as Zamalek faces significant challenges in maintaining the team’s stability and searching for a new coaching staff capable of achieving the administration and fans' aspirations for the upcoming season. It will be crucial to approach the hiring of the new coach with great care, given the current economic conditions and the intense pressures the club is experiencing.
Zamalek’s stance on settling the financial matters with Peseiro reflects a significant improvement in the club's management of its financial affairs, which fans hope will mark the beginning of a new era of organization and administrative and technical stability. This development may also encourage future coaches and players to trust the club’s management and its ability to fulfill its financial commitments, which will enhance the club’s reputation in the sports community both in Egypt and abroad.