Al Ahly club is currently working on reinforcing the left-back position in preparation for participating in the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled to be held in the United States. The team is facing challenges in this vital position. At present, Al Ahly has three players who can play as left back: Karim El-Debes, Moroccan Yahya Attiat Allah, and Tunisian Ali Maaloul. However, the situation indicates the possibility of Maaloul’s departure and his absence from the Club World Cup, while it also appears that the club will not renew the loan of Yahya Attiat Allah as he returns to his Russian club Sochi.
Accordingly, Al Ahly is considering several local options to sign a new left back to lead the left flank next season. The club has shortlisted three candidates for this role.

The first option is Mohamed Shokry from Ceramica Cleopatra, whose name has been linked with a return to Al Ahly multiple times, especially after he came close to joining last season before suffering a severe ACL injury that sidelined him for a long period. There were previous talks about a clause in his contract with Ceramica that allowed Al Ahly to buy him for 15 million Egyptian pounds, but close sources confirmed that this clause expired with the end of the previous contract, meaning Al Ahly will need to take new steps to secure his signing.

The second option is Tawfiq Mohamed, left back for Petrojet, who has drawn interest from Al Ahly officials who have officially inquired with his club about the possibility of signing him in the upcoming summer transfer window. Tawfiq is considered a good local choice who could strengthen the coaching staff’s options on the left side.

The third option is Mohamed Hamdy, a left back currently on loan from Enppi to Zamalek, who appears to be a strong candidate to join Al Ahly, especially since Zamalek does not plan to purchase him permanently after the loan period ends. It is worth noting that Zamalek obtained Mohamed Hamdy on a one-season loan with an option to buy.

With this approach, Al Ahly aims to finalize the left-back position soon to ensure the team’s readiness before the Club World Cup starts, given the importance of the role and its significant impact on the team’s defensive and offensive performance. The coaching staff hopes to select the best fit who can add strength and flexibility to the squad, along with diversifying options available to the coach to achieve the best results next season.

These steps are part of Al Ahly’s intensive preparations during the summer transfer period, focusing on strengthening the squad and addressing weaknesses, especially given the fierce competition at both local and continental levels. The club seeks to maintain its technical and tactical stability by reinforcing defensive areas, which are among the coaching staff’s priorities. The management closely monitors the current players’ situations and the impact of potential departures on the team’s plans, prompting swift action in the transfer market to secure suitable alternatives before the new season begins.

Meanwhile, Al Ahly continues to study the offers received for some players and closely follows the performance of the shortlisted candidates during the Egyptian league and other competitions before making a final decision on signing any of them. Intensive meetings between the board and the coaching staff are expected in the coming days to finalize the deal that could reshape Al Ahly’s defense in the near future.

This strategy highlights Al Ahly’s focus on developing the team by recruiting distinguished local players capable of filling the gap that may arise in the left-back position, especially with the potential departure of some key players. This reflects the club’s keenness to maintain its competitive strength and meet the ambitions of its fans across all upcoming tournaments.