Hossam El-Zanaty Nears Zamalek Sporting Director Role.. Decisive Meeting and Announcement Expected ⚪🔥
Zamalek are nearing a decision on their new sporting director, with the club’s board working intensively to reorganize the football department after the position was left vacant following John Edward’s departure.
The situation has developed rapidly in recent days, with negotiations with Hossam El-Zanaty reportedly reaching an advanced stage as the club moves toward completing the final procedures before making an official announcement.
The issue goes beyond simply filling a vacant administrative position, as Zamalek are looking to establish a new structure for the football department, including clearer responsibilities, authority and working mechanisms for the next phase.
Decisive Meeting to Resolve Sporting Director File
Zamalek’s board is discussing the sporting director position during its meeting on Sunday, with the club leaning toward making a final decision following a series of meetings and discussions about the role and its expected responsibilities.
Recent developments indicate that Hossam El-Zanaty is currently the only candidate under consideration for the position after holding meetings with club officials to discuss the wider working plan rather than only contractual matters.
The move is part of Zamalek’s efforts to establish a clearer administrative structure for the football department, with the sporting director expected to play a significant role in decision-making and long-term planning.
When Will Zamalek Announce the Sporting Director?
The official announcement of the new sporting director appears to be close, pending the completion of the final contractual procedures and formal approval by the club’s board.
Previous reports had indicated that Zamalek were targeting a decision during the international break, before negotiations progressed into a more advanced stage in recent days.
According to the latest developments, the board meeting represents an important step toward closing the file, with an official announcement of Hossam El-Zanaty possible in the coming hours if all final details are completed.
Wide Powers in Football Management 🏆
Zamalek do not appear to be planning to give the new sporting director a purely symbolic role, with the proposed structure pointing toward wide powers across several football-related areas.
The new structure is expected to cover transfers, marketing, legal affairs and international cases, alongside direct supervision of the first-team football department.
This means the sporting director’s role would go beyond carrying out limited administrative tasks and instead involve developing a comprehensive approach to managing football operations and making decisions across several departments.
Transfer Department Among the Top Priorities
The transfer department is expected to be one of the most important areas within the new structure, as Zamalek seek clearer mechanisms for handling transfers, contract renewals and various player-related files.
The new sporting director is expected to play a central role in selecting the personnel who will handle these areas, while also establishing coordination mechanisms between the football administration, coaching staff and club board.
Zamalek Denies Multiple Candidates
While several names have been linked to the club’s new structure in recent days, sources inside Zamalek have indicated that the club did not enter negotiations with other candidates for the sporting director position and that the focus has remained on Hossam El-Zanaty.
The full list of staff members who would work within the new structure has also not yet been finalized, with the sporting director expected to have authority to select his supporting team.
Zamalek supporters are therefore awaiting the outcome of the board meeting and whether it will bring a final resolution to the issue, potentially marking the beginning of a new phase in the club’s football management. ⚪🏆
