Tarek El-Sayed Reveals Zamalek Football Company Crisis.. Ownership Shares Threaten White Castle Stability
Former Zamalek star Tarek El-Sayed revealed new details about the club’s football company crisis, explaining that the main dispute revolves around ownership percentages while warning about delays in preseason preparations.
🏹 Zamalek Football Company Crisis Sparks Wide Debate
The establishment of Zamalek’s football company continues to create major discussions in Egyptian football, as the final details regarding the structure of the new company remain unresolved, making the issue one of the most important topics among the club’s supporters recently. ⚽🔥
According to former Zamalek star Tarek El-Sayed, the real problem is not the idea of creating a football company itself, but rather identifying which party will hold the largest ownership percentage, stressing that protecting the club’s rights must remain the top priority.
📢 Tarek El-Sayed Explains the Main Reason Behind the Dispute
Tarek El-Sayed stated that some members of Zamalek’s board of directors have objections regarding the proposed ownership percentages in the football company, pointing out that football operations are currently managed by sporting director John Edward.
The former player emphasized that Zamalek has an elected administration chosen by the general assembly, meaning major decisions related to the club’s future require clear agreement that protects the identity of the White Castle.
He also confirmed that he does not oppose the presence of investors managing the football company, but insisted that Zamalek must maintain the largest share because the team represents the club’s history and supporters, not just an investment project. ⭐
🏆 Zamalek Between Investment and Preserving Identity
Tarek El-Sayed stressed that Zamalek genuinely needs a football company to improve its structure and increase financial resources, especially with the economic challenges facing major clubs.
However, he highlighted that any investment plan must preserve the club’s ownership rights, explaining that Zamalek belongs to its fans and that the football team represents a major part of the club’s history and popularity.
He added that allowing any party to have complete control over the football team could create concerns among supporters, as Zamalek has a huge sporting legacy that cannot be reduced to financial aspects only. 🔥
⚽ Debate Over Mohamed Abdel-Ghani’s Departure
Tarek El-Sayed also discussed the departure of former coach Moataz Gamal, describing him as a respected figure at Zamalek who could have continued his role during the upcoming period.
He explained that the decision to end his mission was taken by John Edward, noting that the person responsible for football management has the authority to make technical decisions, but there must be a clear vision for the team’s future.
⏳ Warning Over Delayed Zamalek Preparations
The former Zamalek player also warned about the continued delay in starting first-team preparations, stressing that the club cannot afford to waste more time before the new season begins.
He pointed out that Zamalek is preparing for strong domestic and continental competitions, making proper physical and technical preparation essential.
He added that the squad is facing shortages due to the registration ban and recent changes within the team, making an immediate start to preseason training extremely important. 🏆
📌 Special Message to Zamalek Management
Tarek El-Sayed sent a message to Zamalek officials, calling for the immediate start of team training sessions, emphasizing that the squad cannot continue without proper preparation for the new season.
He also urged John Edward to continue his project at the club, suggesting that Ibrahim Salah could lead the preparation period if the new head coach is not yet decided, while confirming that players would not refuse training sessions because of delayed financial dues.
Tarek El-Sayed concluded by stressing that the upcoming period requires quick and decisive decisions to restore stability at Zamalek, whether regarding the football company or the team’s preparations for the new season.
🔥🏹 The football company file remains one of the biggest issues awaiting a final decision at Zamalek, with fans demanding a balance between investment opportunities and preserving the club’s identity and history.
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