Khaled El Ghandour Opens الأهلي and الزمالك Transfer Debate.. One Lets Go and One Wins with Zizo Deal

Media figure Khaled El Ghandour sparked debate after discussing Al Ahly and Zamalek’s transfer strategies, comparing players leaving for free with Al Ahly’s signing of Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" without a transfer fee, which he considered an administrative success.

  Sat , July 18 2026 / 05:42 PM Updated At: 2026-07-18 17:42:20

📢 Khaled El Ghandour Sparks Debate Over Al Ahly, Zamalek Transfers and Zizo Deal 🏆🔥

The transfer activities of Egyptian football giants Al Ahly and Zamalek returned to the spotlight after media personality Khaled El Ghandour made comments that created wide reactions among supporters of both clubs.

El Ghandour discussed the different approaches used by the two clubs in managing player contracts, especially regarding free departures and major signings. ⚽✨

He believes there is a clear difference between how both clubs handle their squad decisions, with some players leaving without financial returns while another side managed to benefit from important opportunities.

🔥 El Ghandour Discusses Al Ahly Players Leaving for Free

Khaled El Ghandour spoke about several players who left Al Ahly without the club receiving transfer fees, explaining that some players departed after completing their contracts.

He mentioned names including Aliou Dieng, along with other players, pointing out that clubs sometimes face financial challenges when players leave without generating transfer income. 💰⚽

He explained that losing players for free can be a difficult administrative issue, especially when those players have strong technical value or market worth.

🦅 Praise for Al Ahly’s Zizo Signing

On the other hand, El Ghandour highlighted Al Ahly’s signing of Ahmed Sayed "Zizo", describing the move as a major administrative success.

He believes signing a player with great experience and technical ability without paying a transfer fee represents a positive achievement, especially with the increasing costs of player transfers. ⭐🔥

According to him, Al Ahly benefited greatly from the opportunity by adding one of Egypt’s most talented players.

🏹 Criticism of Zamalek’s Handling of Zizo Situation

El Ghandour also criticized Zamalek’s management of Ahmed Sayed Zizo’s situation, saying the club had an opportunity to gain financially from the player.

He stated that Zamalek could have sold Zizo to Saudi club Neom when the opportunity was available, which would have provided financial benefits instead of losing the player without a transfer fee later.

He emphasized that contract management requires timely and decisive decisions, especially with players who have significant technical and market value. 🏆

⚽ Transfer Management Becomes Part of Rivalry

El Ghandour’s comments highlight an important aspect of the competition between Al Ahly and Zamalek, as the rivalry is no longer limited to the pitch but also includes contract management, recruitment, and squad building.

Major clubs now rely heavily on financial planning, renewing contracts at the right time, and maximizing the market value of their players.

Transfer decisions remain among the biggest topics for Egyptian football fans, especially when they involve top stars who can influence a team’s strength in future seasons. 🔥

🌟 Wide Fan Reactions

El Ghandour’s comments about Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Zizo created major discussions on social media, with fans divided between supporting his opinion and those who believe transfers cannot be judged only by financial figures.

Some believe management success is not only measured by selling players but also by winning trophies, making quality decisions, and maintaining key stars.

✨ Conclusion

The Al Ahly and Zamalek transfer debate remains one of the most exciting topics in Egyptian football, especially when it involves major stars like Ahmed Sayed Zizo.

While some believe Al Ahly achieved a major administrative victory with Zizo’s signing, others argue that transfer decisions require a wider evaluation beyond financial numbers.

What do you think? Was Al Ahly’s Zizo deal a major administrative success? Did Zamalek make a mistake in handling the player’s situation? Share your opinion. 📢🔥

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