🏹 Important Zamalek Board Meeting
Zamalek’s board, headed by Hussein Labib, held a meeting in recent hours to discuss several important issues concerning the football department, including the first team’s situation, outstanding player payments and the latest developments regarding the first installment of Brazilian winger Juan Bezerra’s transfer to Shabab Al Ahli.
The meeting also addressed the appointment of a new sporting director, as the club continues its efforts to restructure the football department.
The discussions came as Zamalek seek greater financial and administrative stability, particularly with overdue player payments coinciding with the expected arrival of part of the Bezerra transfer fee.
💰 Bezerra Funds to Support the Football Team
According to the information provided in the source, Zamalek’s board decided to allocate the first installment of Juan Bezerra’s transfer fee to the football team, with part of the funds earmarked to cover some of the players’ outstanding payments.
The club also intends to use the transfer revenue to support the first team and address several unresolved financial matters, with the aim of creating greater stability within the squad.
The move comes as Zamalek attempt to balance their financial obligations with the team’s needs during the coming period.
📅 Zamalek Set Initial Date for Player Payments
The board also discussed the issue of overdue player salaries and financial dues, with an initial timetable established for beginning the payment process once the first Bezerra installment reaches the club.
According to the agreement reached during the meeting, part of the outstanding payments is expected to be paid no later than the beginning of next week.
The club hopes that this step will help reduce the financial pressure surrounding the squad and maintain focus and stability among the players.
👔 Hossam El-Zanaty Nears Sporting Director Role
The meeting also included discussions over the club’s new sporting director, with Zamalek’s board reportedly moving toward appointing Hossam El-Zanaty to the position.
Club officials are expected to hold a final meeting with El-Zanaty in the coming days to agree on the remaining details, including the duties and powers attached to the sporting director role, before an official announcement is made.
📋 Football Department Restructuring Continues
Zamalek’s management is also working to complete the restructuring of its football department alongside its plans for the first team.
The club wants to organize the football operation more clearly by defining responsibilities and establishing the roles of officials involved in sporting matters.
📢 Zamalek supporters will now be watching for the next steps on the three key files, particularly the timing of player payments, the use of Bezerra’s transfer funds and the official appointment of the new sporting director.
