Hossam Abdel Maguid Awaits Decision on His Zamalek Contract After 9 Months of Neglect
Zamalek defender Hossam Abdel Maguid continues to wait for a decisive meeting with the club to renew his contract, amid concerns over repeating the Zizo scenario.
Hossam Abdel Maguid, the first-team defender of Zamalek, is currently in a period of uncertainty, as no official meeting has been scheduled with him by the club’s management to renew his contract, which expires at the end of the current season ⚽. The player is willing to stay at the club provided there are no suitable professional offers, yet he has not been contacted by the management since last Ramadan, specifically since the last meeting with the previous planning committee led by Hussein Labib and including Ahmed Hossam Mido, Hazem Emam, and Amr El-Ganaini 🔥.
A source close to the club revealed that Abdel Maguid did not receive any advance payment last season and currently relies on bonuses from Zamalek and the Egyptian national team. His current contract is relatively low, worth only 1.5 million EGP per season, which does not reflect his contributions on the pitch. He is also preparing for marriage and hopes to improve his financial situation and buy a car like his teammates ✨🚗.
Zamalek officials are concerned about repeating the experience of Ahmed Sayed Zizo, who left the club after his contract ended without any financial benefit for the club, due to previous refusals to sell him or accept offers. The club is determined to avoid the same scenario with Abdel Maguid to safeguard both financial and sporting interests.
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