An Al Ahly source revealed that the club has recently added a specific confidentiality clause to contracts for players signed from local clubs.
The clause prohibits officials affiliated with either club from revealing the financial details of transfers or the terms included in the contracts.
According to the source, the main purpose of the clause is to protect the confidentiality of financial and contractual information related to Al Ahly’s transfers.
Confidentiality Clause in Al Ahly Transfers
The source confirmed that Al Ahly has included the confidentiality clause in several local transfers during the current summer transfer window.
Among the most notable deals were the signings of Enppi duo Aktay Abdullah and Ali Mahmoud, followed by the inclusion of the same clause in the agreement to sign Mahmoud Salah from Ghazl El Mahalla.
Protecting Financial Transfer Details
The clause prevents officials from either club from disclosing financial information related to the transfer or revealing contractual terms publicly.
The move reflects Al Ahly’s intention to keep its financial agreements with local clubs private and prevent details of its transfers from being publicly circulated.
Al Ahly Upset by Sherif El Khashab’s Statements
Al Ahly expressed its dissatisfaction with comments made by Sherif El Khashab, the sporting director of Ghazl El Mahalla, after he discussed details of Mahmoud Salah’s transfer and its financial terms.
According to the source, Al Ahly was surprised to see details of the deal and its financial clauses discussed in the media.
The club considered the disclosure inconsistent with the confidentiality clause agreed upon by both clubs as part of the transfer agreement.
Al Ahly Sends Official Letter to Ghazl El Mahalla
Al Ahly’s management sent an official letter to Ghazl El Mahalla, informing the club that it had allegedly violated the confidentiality clause included in Mahmoud Salah’s transfer contract.
The clause concerns the disclosure of the transfer fee and other contractual financial details, prompting Al Ahly to take an official step regarding the matter.
Details of the Mahmoud Salah Dispute
The dispute follows Mahmoud Salah’s move from Ghazl El Mahalla to Al Ahly, with details of the financial agreement attracting attention in recent hours.
Al Ahly believes that keeping financial agreements confidential is an essential part of the transfer terms, particularly when a clear confidentiality clause has been included in the contract.
Al Ahly Maintains Transfer Confidentiality
Al Ahly continues to emphasize confidentiality regarding the financial details of its local transfers, with contracts containing specific clauses regulating how transfer-related information can be disclosed.
The latest development highlights the club’s intention to enforce the terms agreed upon with other clubs, particularly those concerning transfer fees and contractual conditions.
Why did Al Ahly send a letter to Ghazl El Mahalla?
Al Ahly sent the letter after what it considered a violation of the confidentiality clause included in Mahmoud Salah’s transfer agreement.
What does the confidentiality clause cover?
It covers the financial details of the transfer and the contractual terms agreed upon by the two clubs.
Which player is at the center of the dispute?
The player is Mahmoud Salah, who moved from Ghazl El Mahalla to Al Ahly.
Has Al Ahly used the confidentiality clause in other transfers?
Yes. According to the source, the clause has been included in several local transfers during the current summer window.
Who discussed Mahmoud Salah’s transfer details?
Sherif El Khashab, the sporting director of Ghazl El Mahalla, discussed details of the transfer and its financial terms, according to the source.
