🔴 A New Foreign Players Crisis Hits Al Ahly
Al Ahly is currently experiencing intensive administrative movements as the foreign players’ file has become one of the biggest challenges facing the club before the start of the new season. ⚽🔥
The Red Castle management is working on restructuring the foreign players’ list, especially after strengthening the squad with several new signings, which increased the number of foreign players and made the departure of some names necessary before the summer registration deadline.
This comes as Al Ahly prepares for a highly competitive season, with the club aiming to build a balanced squad capable of competing domestically and continentally while maintaining technical stability.
⭐ New Signings Increase The Complexity
During the summer transfer window, Al Ahly made several strong moves to strengthen the squad and increase its technical and attacking options.
The club signed Enppi duo Aqtay Abdullah and Ali Mahmoud, along with Moroccan striker Soufiane Benjedida, while also approaching an agreement to sign Algerian forward Moncef Bekrar from Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb.
These moves created significant congestion among Al Ahly’s foreign players, especially with several professionals still under contract, forcing the management to quickly review the squad structure.
📝 Many Foreign Names Remain in The Squad
Al Ahly’s current foreign list includes Moroccan players Youssef Belammri, Achraf Bencharki, Achraf Dari, Reda Slim, and Soufiane Benjedida, in addition to Tunisian duo Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane and Mohamed El Dawi “Cristo”, as well as Slovenian striker Nejc Gradisar.
With limited places available, the club must make decisive decisions regarding some players through transfers, loans, or mutual contract termination.
🔥 Achraf Dari’s Situation Creates Tension
Moroccan defender Achraf Dari is one of the main files occupying Al Ahly’s attention, as the club wants to create a new foreign player spot.
Dari remains under contract with Al Ahly until the summer of 2028, but the management is trying to reach a suitable solution regarding his future.
However, the Moroccan defender insists on staying and believes he can provide more during the upcoming period.
His father also confirmed in media statements that Dari has not received any official notification regarding his departure and remains committed to his contract with Al Ahly.
⚽ Gradisar Between Loan Option and Staying
The situation is also complicated for Slovenian striker Nejc Gradisar, whose future has become a major topic inside the club.
The player returned after finishing his loan spell in Hungary, while Al Ahly is considering sending him on another loan to give him more playing time.
Ceratmica Cleopatra has been mentioned as a possible destination, with Al Ahly considering covering part of his salary, but the player prefers staying with the team rather than leaving temporarily.
Both sides are searching for a solution that benefits the player and the club.
🇲🇦 Reda Slim Awaits Final Decision
Moroccan winger Reda Slim represents another important file that needs to be resolved before the new season.
The player has one more year remaining on his contract, but Al Ahly has entered negotiations with him to reach a final agreement regarding his future and financial rights.
Several Moroccan clubs, including Maghreb Fes and FAR Rabat, are interested in signing him during the current transfer window.
Al Ahly hopes to solve the situation amicably to avoid future financial or legal disputes.
📢 Al Ahly Wants To Avoid FIFA Problems
The club understands the importance of resolving the foreign players’ issue before the registration deadline, as any delay could affect the registration of new signings or create contractual problems.
The management is working on reaching friendly solutions with players who may leave, maintaining professional relations and avoiding disputes before FIFA.
The technical staff hopes to start the new season with a stable and complete squad combining experienced players and new additions.
🏆 Decisive Stage Ahead
The foreign players’ file will be one of the most important issues shaping Al Ahly’s squad next season, especially with the club’s ambitions to compete for all trophies.
Between the management’s desire to strengthen the team and some players’ determination to stay, the coming days will reveal who continues with the Red Castle and who leaves.
🔥 Al Ahly fans are waiting for the final decisions as the club prepares for a new season full of challenges and ambitions.
