⚽ Summer Transfer Window Brings Strong Competition Between Egyptian Clubs
Egyptian Premier League clubs continue their intensive moves during the summer transfer window, aiming to strengthen their squads and fill technical gaps before the start of the new season.
The transfer market has become one of the most important stages for clubs looking to achieve their goals, as some teams are searching for major reinforcements to compete for titles, while others are focusing on rebuilding their squads and adding talented players capable of making a difference. 🔥
Each club has its own strategy during the summer market, whether by signing experienced stars, promoting young talents, or adding depth to different positions.
Zamalek remains a different case compared to other clubs due to the registration ban imposed on the team, which prevents the club from completing new signings during the current period. Therefore, the team has decided to rely on its youth academy and promote young players to support the first team. ⭐
🦅 Al Ahly Moves Strongly to Strengthen Its Squad
Al Ahly has started its moves in the summer transfer market as the club looks to add new elements capable of helping the team compete across all tournaments.
The club is working on strengthening several positions where the technical staff needs additional options, as Al Ahly is close to completing the signing of duo Abdullah Aqtay and Ali Mahmoud from ENPPI as part of the club’s plan to bring in promising young talents. ⚽✨
The Red Giants are also working to finalize the signing of Algerian player Moncef Bekar from Dinamo Zagreb, as the club continues searching for players with technical quality and experience.
These moves come as part of Al Ahly’s strategy to maintain its dominance locally and remain competitive in continental competitions, especially with the increasing number of challenges throughout the season. 🏆
🏹 Zamalek Relies on Youth Players Due to Registration Ban
On the other side, Zamalek faces different circumstances during the summer transfer window due to the registration ban, forcing the club to depend on its youth academy.
The club decided to promote five players from the youth sector, in addition to registering Mohamed El Sayed and Mohamed Ibrahim with the first-team squad instead of continuing in the under-age category.
Zamalek hopes this decision will give young players a greater opportunity to prove themselves and become important members of the first team in the upcoming period. ⭐
🔵 Pyramids Continue Strengthening Their Squad
Pyramids FC continue their strong activity in the summer market after completing several important deals.
The club signed Khaled Awad from Tala’ea El Gaish, Eyad El Askalany, defender of Russian club Rostov, and Ahmed Hegazy, defender of Saudi side Neom FC.
These signings aim to increase experience and quality within the squad as Pyramids continue their ambitions of competing for domestic and continental trophies. 🔥🏆
🔴 Ceramica Cleopatra, Petrojet, and Abu Qir Add New Players
Ceramica Cleopatra continued their transfer activity by signing Samir El Iraqi from Masar on a four-year contract, in addition to goalkeeper Mohamed Alaa from El Gouna.
Petrojet also strengthened its squad by signing Karim El Deeb, the former Al Ittihad Alexandria player, on a free transfer.
Meanwhile, Abu Qir Fertilizers completed several deals, most notably the signing of goalkeeper Mahmoud Abdel Rahim “Gennesh” on a free transfer.
The club also added Emad Fathy from Smouha, Ahmed Khaled and Ahmed Awad from Smouha, Mostafa Abdel Rahim from National Bank of Egypt, Emad Hamdy from Modern Sport, Farco duo Gaber Kamel and Mohamed Saeed “Shika”, as well as Mahmoud Abu Gouda from Arab Contractors. ⚽
🟢 Al Masry Maintain Team Stability
Al Masry Port Said chose to maintain stability by renewing contracts with several key players.
The club extended the contracts of Hassan Ali, Amr Saadawy, Mahmoud Hamdy, and Mohamed El Shamy until 2028.
The club also extended head coach Emad El Nahhas’ contract for an additional season as part of its plan to maintain technical stability and continue building a long-term project. ⭐
⚙️ Al Ittihad Alexandria Make the Biggest Number of Signings
Al Ittihad Alexandria has been one of the most active clubs during the summer transfer window after completing a large number of deals to strengthen all areas of the squad.
The club signed Ahmed Hamdy, an attacking midfielder from Zamalek, on a three-year contract, Mohamed Mostafa “Mido”, defender from Smouha, for three seasons, and Ahmed El Araby, goalkeeper from Ghazl El Mahalla, for three years.
The team also completed deals for Ahmed El Sayed, striker from Tanta, for four seasons, Hossam Hassan from Modern Sport for two seasons, and Mohamed Fakhry from Pharco for four seasons.
The list of signings also included Moamen Awad from Haras El Hodoud, Khaled Massad from El Tersana, and Abdelrahman Hesham and Ahmed El Shazly from Maleya Kafr El Zayat. 🔥
🛡️ Other Clubs Continue Their Transfer Plans
Haras El Hodoud continued strengthening its squad by signing Mohamed Samy “Kalosha” and Mahmoud Sakr from El Dakhleya, Fathy El Sayed and Hossam Bazooka from El Obour, Hassan Treika from Maleya Kafr El Zayat, Ahmed Refaat “Revo” from El Qanah, and Ahmed Saeed, defender of Pyramids.
Kahraba Ismailia also made several additions, including Akram Abdel Rab from El Entag El Harby, Abdelrahman Samana from Arab Contractors, Mohamed Sharqia from El Qanah, Mahmoud Abdullah, Mohamed Essam, and Ahmed Adel from Abu Qir Fertilizers, as well as Mahmoud Shehata from Diamond. ⚡
🏆 Conclusion
The current summer transfer window confirms that the upcoming Egyptian Premier League season will be full of excitement and competition, with most clubs making strong moves to rebuild their squads and achieve their goals.
Between Al Ahly’s ambitious signings, Pyramids’ strong reinforcements, and Al Ittihad Alexandria’s huge transfer activity, the biggest question remains: Which club will make the smartest choices in the summer market? 🔥⚽
