Al Ahly media figure Mohamed Fares has revealed new details about the situation surrounding midfielder Emam Ashour, stressing that the Red Castle’s management handled the file intelligently and ultimately secured the player’s renewal until 2030. ⚽🔴🔥
Fares explained that Turkish club Konyaspor were not genuinely interested in completing a permanent deal for Emam Ashour, claiming that the offer was used as part of an attempt to put pressure on Al Ahly, particularly as the Egyptian club remained determined to keep the midfielder.
Konyaspor Were Not Actually Targeting Ashour
Mohamed Fares said on his official Facebook page that Konyaspor submitted an offer for Emam Ashour despite reportedly knowing in advance that Al Ahly would reject the player’s departure.
He explained that the Turkish club does not generally operate with a transfer policy based on expensive deals, noting that its highest transfer was around $2 million, while most of its signings reportedly fall within a ceiling of approximately €750,000.
Based on those figures, Fares believes the offer did not reflect a genuine intention from Konyaspor to pay the amount required to sign Emam Ashour, but was instead connected to the wider situation surrounding the midfielder’s future at Al Ahly. ⭐
Al Okhdood Interest Was the Beginning
Fares pointed out that the Konyaspor story emerged after Al Okhdood from Saudi Arabia showed interest in Emam Ashour.
Al Ahly initially treated the matter as simply an inquiry regarding the amount required to sell the player, before making their position clear under the slogan “Emam Is Not for Sale.”
The stance demonstrated that Al Ahly did not want to open the door to the midfielder’s departure, particularly given his importance to the team and his status as one of the key options in midfield.
Al Ahly Stood Firm
According to Mohamed Fares’ account, Al Ahly’s management handled the situation without giving in to the pressure surrounding the player’s future.
The club remained committed to keeping Emam Ashour while discussions over his contractual future continued, eventually leading to the player expressing a clear desire to remain with the Red Castle.
Fares believes this approach helped Al Ahly achieve its main objective: retaining the player and closing the door on attempts to influence his future with the team. 🔴
Emam Ashour Renews Until 2030
The situation ultimately ended with Emam Ashour renewing his Al Ahly contract until 2030, placing him among the club’s top contract category.
The renewal represents an important step for Al Ahly, particularly as the club seeks to preserve its key players and maintain the core of the squad over the coming years.
The extension also gives the club greater stability and reduces the current speculation surrounding the player’s future. 🏆
Renewal Without a Broker’s Commission
One of the details highlighted by Mohamed Fares was that Emam Ashour’s contract renewal was completed, according to his account, without the broker receiving any commission.
Fares believes this detail further demonstrates that the situation ultimately ended in a manner favorable to both Al Ahly and the player, particularly after reaching an agreement that keeps Ashour at the club for a long period.
This point forms part of the broader details that Fares believes demonstrate the club’s success in handling the negotiations calmly and avoiding unnecessary complications.
Al Ahly Keep One of Their Key Players
Emam Ashour is regarded as an important part of Al Ahly’s midfield, making his continued presence a major sporting advantage for the team.
The player possesses qualities that allow him to perform several roles on the pitch, including helping build attacks, making quick transitions and arriving in dangerous areas, which makes him an important option for the coaching staff.
Keeping him until 2030 therefore gives Al Ahly the opportunity to build its future plans around one of its leading midfielders. 🔥
The Lesson From Ashour’s Contract File
The Emam Ashour case carries a broader message about the importance of clubs managing the futures of their key players without reacting too quickly to external pressure.
According to Mohamed Fares’ view, Al Ahly did not treat outside interest as a reason to immediately give up the player. Instead, the club maintained its position and focused on reaching an agreement that served both the club and the player.
✨ Ultimately, Mohamed Fares believes Al Ahly emerged from the Emam Ashour file in the best possible position, retaining the player, renewing his contract until 2030 and closing the door on the pressure reportedly linked to outside offers.
📢 Do you agree with Mohamed Fares that Al Ahly handled Emam Ashour’s file intelligently? Was renewing the midfielder’s contract until 2030 the right decision? Share your opinion in the comments. ⚽🔴
