Al Ahly Moves to Secure Emam Ashour’s Future and Promote Him to VIP Status
Al Ahly plans to extend Emam Ashour’s contract until 2030 despite injuries.
Al Ahly Moves to Secure Emam Ashour’s Future with New Contract
Al Ahly's sporting director, Mohamed Youssef, is preparing to hold a key meeting with midfielder Emam Ashour to discuss extending and adjusting his current contract. The new deal would keep Ashour at the club until 2030.
This move reflects the club’s intention to secure the future of one of its top performers and maintain technical stability within the squad, especially given Ashour’s growing importance since his arrival.
Financial Upgrade Reflects His Value
Although Ashour still has three years left on his current deal, Al Ahly believes his contributions warrant a financial upgrade, placing him among the club’s elite earners.
He’s expected to join the VIP category that includes Zizo, Trezeguet, Achraf Bencharki, and Mohamed El-Shenawy. The new terms would acknowledge his major role in winning the league title last season and finishing as top scorer.
Injury Concerns Prompt Protective Measures
The club remains cautious due to Ashour’s injury history, particularly two clavicle fractures since joining, which sidelined him for about six months.
Al Ahly is implementing specialized medical and fitness protocols to protect the player and reduce the risk of further long-term absences, ensuring he's physically ready for the demands of the season.
Doubtful for League Kickoff
With the Egyptian Premier League set to begin on August 8, it appears unlikely that Ashour will be fit in time. He is still undergoing rehabilitation following shoulder surgery in the U.S., after sustaining a fracture during the Club World Cup match against Inter Miami.
The club is carefully managing his recovery to avoid rushing him back before full fitness.
Medical Tests to Decide Return Timeline
Ashour is scheduled for medical scans and evaluations later this week to determine how well the fracture has healed and whether he can resume full training.
The coaching staff is awaiting those results to chart a clear timeline for his return to competitive action, with hopes that he’ll be match-ready in the early stages of the season.
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