Dr. Essam Serageldin, Head of the Contracts Sector at Al Ahly, has revealed new details about several of the most important files that have attracted the attention of the club’s supporters recently, ranging from new signings and contract renewals to the decision to appoint Moroccan coach Hussein Amouta. ⚽🔴
The details revealed by Serageldin show that Al Ahly handled its transfer activity according to a defined financial and sporting strategy, focusing on the team’s needs while remaining within the financial ceiling established by the administration.
Al Ahly Operate According to Financial Planning
Serageldin confirmed that Al Ahly’s transfer activity was not random, explaining that the club established specific financial limits for player signings while attempting to maintain a balance between strengthening the squad and preserving financial stability.
He added that some negotiations were difficult, while cooperation between club officials helped complete several deals, whereas other files required more complicated discussions.
Ben Jedday.. Player’s Desire Decided the Deal
The signing of Moroccan Sofiane Ben Jedday was one of the files that required extensive negotiations, particularly because his former club insisted on keeping him and there was interest from other teams.
However, Ben Jedday’s desire to join Al Ahly played an important role in completing the transfer, alongside the Egyptian club’s determination to sign the forward.
Al Ahly ultimately completed the deal after aligning the player’s wishes with the administration’s negotiations with his former club. 🔥
Monsef Bekar.. A Different Ambition
Serageldin also revealed details about the signing of Algerian player Monsef Bekar, explaining that Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb wanted to keep the player.
However, Bekar showed a clear desire to move to Al Ahly and spoke during the negotiations about his ambitions with the team and his wish to score many goals during his new experience.
The player’s determination to move to Cairo helped complete the transfer despite his former club’s desire to retain him. 🏆
Amouta.. A Nomination That Changed Al Ahly’s Plans
Serageldin revealed that Al Ahly initially leaned toward appointing a European head coach before Khaled Mortagy proposed the name of Hussein Amouta.
The Moroccan coach was recommended because of his experience in African football and his understanding of the nature of competitions across the continent, which attracted the attention of the football sector’s officials.
Negotiations then progressed quickly before an agreement was reached, making Amouta responsible for leading the team during the new phase.
Emam Ashour.. Al Ahly Settle the Major File
Emam Ashour was one of the most important renewal files, particularly amid reports of interest from other clubs in signing him.
However, Al Ahly insisted on keeping the player and successfully completed negotiations after a meeting involving the player, his father and his negotiating representative Mohamed Kofta.
Serageldin confirmed that Ashour accepted the financial package established by the club, allowing Al Ahly to close one of its important files and secure the continuation of one of the team’s key players. ⭐
Surprise Regarding Ashour’s Agent
Serageldin also addressed the identity of Emam Ashour’s agent, explaining that the person speaking publicly about the player’s offers and future is not his official agent and does not legally represent him.
He noted that Al Ahly’s information indicates that the player is represented by a Spanish agent, while the club remains keen to keep its players away from external controversy and focused on their performances on the pitch.
Marwan Attia.. A Smooth Renewal
The renewal of Marwan Attia’s contract was significantly easier, after the player made clear his desire to continue with Al Ahly.
An agreement was reached to extend his contract until 2030, reflecting the importance of the midfielder within the team and both sides’ desire to continue their partnership.
Three Files Awaiting Resolution
Although Al Ahly have completed several contract-renewal files, the contracts of Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Shobeir remain a priority for the club.
The trio’s contracts expire at the end of the current season, while Serageldin confirmed that the players are highly valued by the administration and that Al Ahly want them to remain.
He revealed that the club has already submitted its final offers to the three players, meaning the process has now entered the stage of waiting for their final responses and determining their futures.
✨ From new signings to contract renewals, Al Ahly are following a strategy based on financial planning and retaining key players, while the contracts of Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Shobeir remain the next major files on the administration’s table.
📢 In your opinion, which file should Al Ahly settle first: renewing the three players or strengthening the squad with new signings? Share your opinion. ⚽🔥
