Torup departs as Al Ahly reshapes football structure after Al Masry clash
Al Ahly are set to announce a new football structure following their match against Al Masry, alongside the departure of head coach Jes Thorup as part of a major rebuild
⚽🔥 Al Ahly enter a new phase
Al Ahly’s board 🔴 has finalized plans to officially announce a new administrative structure for the first football team after their match against Al Masry 🟢, scheduled for Wednesday in the final round of the Egyptian Premier League 🏆⚽.
The move is part of a broader strategy to restructure the club’s football operations ahead of the new season 🔥⚽.
🧠 Led by Sid Abdelhafiz
Sources confirm that Sid Abdelhafiz 🧠, member of Al Ahly’s board, is finalizing the full structure of the new football department 🔴.
The plan includes appointing a team director and reorganizing several key departments within the football system ⚽🔥.
🏗️ New structure details
The expected changes include:
📌 Appointment of Dr. Essam Sarrag El-Din as transfers director 🔴
📌 Assigning Tunisian former player Anis Boujelbene to scouting operations ⚽🔥
📌 Restructuring the youth academy and appointing a new director 🧒🏆
These changes aim to strengthen talent development and improve squad building for the first team 🔥⚽.
🔴 Thorup’s departure confirmed
In parallel, Al Ahly have reached an agreement with Danish coach Jes Thorup 🧠 to terminate his contract after the Al Masry match ⚽.
The upcoming game will mark his final appearance in charge of the team 🔴.
Negotiations concluded with an agreement for the coach to receive three months’ salary plus June’s salary in exchange for contract termination 💰⚽.
🏟️ A new beginning
Al Ahly’s management 🔴 is now focused on quickly appointing a new head coach to lead the team into the next phase 🏆⚽.
The club aims to close the current chapter and begin a fresh rebuild ahead of the new season 🔥.
🌍 Search for new coach
The club has already begun reviewing multiple CVs of foreign coaches 🌍 from Europe and Latin America ⚽🔥.
Discussions are ongoing with several agents to identify the ideal candidate for the next phase 🧠⚽.
Experience, tactical ability, and handling pressure are key criteria for selection 🏆🔥.
🧩 Conclusion
Al Ahly 🔴 appear to be entering a full restructuring phase across both sporting and administrative levels ⚽🔥, aiming to restore stability and competitiveness 🏆.
Fans hope these changes will return the club to its strongest form after a challenging season 💪🔥.
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