⚽ Afsha Returns to Al Ahly After Loan Spell
Mohamed Ahmed Salama, president of Al Ittihad Alexandria, has revealed details behind the end of Mohamed Magdy Afsha’s loan spell and the decision not to keep the Al Ahly midfielder with the club for the current season.
Afsha joined Al Ittihad Alexandria in January on a six-month loan from Al Ahly, with the agreement ending at the conclusion of last season.
📢 Afsha Wanted to Return to Al Ahly
Speaking to ON Sport Radio, Mohamed Ahmed Salama said Afsha informed him that he wanted to return to Al Ahly after completing his loan spell with Al Ittihad.
The club president explained that the player personally discussed his future with him and made it clear that his preference was to return to his parent club.
🔴 Afsha Left the Door Open for Another Al Ittihad Return
Salama added that Afsha told him he would be willing to return to Al Ittihad Alexandria if he eventually left Al Ahly.
The player therefore made his position clear, with returning to Al Ahly remaining his priority while leaving open the possibility of another spell with Al Ittihad if circumstances changed.
🔄 Al Ittihad Did Not Wait for Al Ahly’s Final Decision
The Al Ittihad president explained that the club did not wait for Al Ahly to make a final decision on Afsha’s future.
Instead, the Alexandria club began preparing alternative plans to compensate for the midfielder’s departure and continued working on strengthening the squad ahead of the new season.
⭐ Alternatives Prepared for Afsha’s Departure
Salama confirmed that Al Ittihad successfully implemented its alternative plans and strengthened the squad with new players during the transfer window.
The move forms part of the club’s wider efforts to reshape its squad and prepare for the new campaign after making several changes to the team.
🏟️ Al Ittihad Focus on the New Season
With the Afsha situation settled, Al Ittihad Alexandria are now focusing on building their new squad and preparing for the upcoming season with the players recruited during the transfer window.
Afsha’s future remains linked to his situation at Al Ahly, while Al Ittihad have moved forward with their plans after preparing alternatives for his departure, according to the club president.
