⚽ Barakat Discusses Bezerra’s Departure
Former Egyptian football star Mohamed Barakat has commented on Brazilian player Juan Bezerra’s departure from Zamalek and his move to UAE side Shabab Al Ahli, saying the White Castle secured financial benefit from the transfer.
Speaking on MBC Masr, Barakat said: “Zamalek benefited financially from Bezerra’s departure, achieved what it wanted, and I believe the club handled the player’s departure correctly.”
Barakat believes Zamalek dealt with the situation according to the circumstances surrounding the club, allowing the transfer to go ahead while securing financial value from the move.
💰 Circumstances and Player’s Desire Led to the Exit
Barakat explained that Zamalek’s current circumstances, along with Bezerra’s reported desire not to continue with the team, made his departure a logical outcome.
He said: “The circumstances Zamalek are going through and the problems currently at the club, together with Bezerra’s unwillingness to remain with the team, made his departure logical. In the end, Zamalek achieved its goal.”
According to Barakat’s view, keeping a player who does not want to remain at the club would not necessarily benefit either side, while the transfer allowed Zamalek to secure financial resources.
🤝 Bezerra Returned to Egypt and Issued an Apology
Barakat also pointed out that several developments surrounding Bezerra’s transfer took place in Egypt, noting that the player came to the country and negotiations were conducted there.
He said: “Bezerra came to Egypt, the negotiations took place here, and he also issued an apology statement to Zamalek fans.”
The statement was part of the developments surrounding the relationship between the player, the club and its supporters before the transfer to the UAE was completed.
⚪ Barakat: Zamalek Is Bigger Than Any Player
Barakat concluded by emphasizing that Bezerra has the right to determine his future, while also stressing that Zamalek remains bigger than any individual player.
He said: “Bezerra does not want to play for Zamalek, and that is his right. But Zamalek is bigger than anyone, and the club helped build Bezerra’s name and increase his market value.”
Barakat’s comments reflect his view that the player’s departure should not overshadow the club’s wider interests, particularly after Zamalek secured financial value from the transfer.
🎯 Zamalek Moves Forward After Bezerra Transfer
Following Bezerra’s move to Shabab Al Ahli, attention now turns to how Zamalek will make use of the financial return from the deal while continuing its domestic campaign.
The player’s departure closes a period marked by considerable discussion over his future, with the focus now shifting toward the next stage for Zamalek and the use of the resources generated by the transfer.
📢 What do you think of Mohamed Barakat’s comments on Bezerra’s departure? Do you think Zamalek benefited from the transfer given the club’s current circumstances? Share your thoughts.
