Today.. Zamalek Set to Appoint Hossam El-Zanaty as Sporting Director, Replacing John Edward ⚪🏆
Zamalek’s board of directors will hold a meeting today, Sunday, to discuss several important issues within the club, with the main focus on finalizing the appointment of Hossam El-Zanaty as sporting director following John Edward’s departure.
The meeting comes as Zamalek continue working on several parallel files, including new transfers and the club’s registration ban, while preparing its plans for the next stage of the football department.
Hossam El-Zanaty Remains the Only Sporting Director Candidate
Maher Gharib, Zamalek’s media department director, had previously revealed the latest developments regarding the sporting director position, confirming that Hossam El-Zanaty is currently the only candidate for the role.
Zamalek officials are now waiting for the board’s final decision during the meeting before making an official announcement, provided that the appointment is approved and the remaining procedures are completed.
The move follows John Edward’s departure from the sporting director position, prompting Zamalek to reorganize the administrative structure of its football department for the upcoming period.
Announcement Expected After Final Details Are Completed
Zamalek had previously indicated that an announcement regarding the new sporting director could come after Brazilian Juan Bezerra’s transfer to Shabab Al Ahli was completed.
With the transfer process reaching its conclusion, the sporting director appointment has become one of the key files awaiting the board’s final approval, particularly after negotiations with Hossam El-Zanaty advanced.
Transfers Remain a Top Priority 💰
Alongside the sporting director issue, Zamalek are preparing their plans for new signings during the January winter transfer window.
Maher Gharib confirmed that the transfer file is among the club’s main priorities, with the administration looking to strengthen the squad during the upcoming window if a decision allows Zamalek to register new players.
The issue is directly linked to the club’s registration ban, with Zamalek hoping to reach a solution that could suspend or cancel the disciplinary punishment and allow the club to enter the January transfer market and address the squad’s needs.
Today’s Meeting Could Resolve Multiple Files ⚪
The board meeting is therefore not limited to the sporting director appointment, but is also part of wider discussions about the future structure of the football department and the club’s priorities in the coming period.
Should Hossam El-Zanaty’s appointment be approved, the new sporting director will begin working on several football-related files while the club continues searching for solutions to the registration ban and preparing for the January transfer window.
Zamalek supporters are now awaiting the outcome of the board meeting, particularly because the expected sporting director decision could represent an important step in reshaping the club’s football management structure. 🔥
