A high-level source at Zamalek Club confirmed that the search for a new head coach is progressing rapidly, with the club's management currently in advanced negotiations with several distinguished foreign candidates. The aim is to appoint a coach worthy of Zamalek’s legacy and ambitions. The source noted that the final decision has not yet been made, but there is strong confidence that the official announcement will be made within the next few days once all contractual and logistical details are finalized.

Meanwhile, board member Captain Hussein Labib continues to coordinate closely with Sporting Director John Edward to monitor developments in the coaching file and ensure the process moves in the right direction in line with the club’s interests and fans' aspirations.
In a related development, Zamalek's board of directors held its regular meeting, during which important decisions regarding the football department were made. Chief among them was the appointment of John Edward as the new sporting director, tasked with managing all aspects of the first team — including training, marketing, technical, and administrative matters — with full authority to facilitate his mission and achieve the club's objectives.

The board emphasized the need to unify official sources of information and decided that all statements and news related to the first football team will be exclusively issued by the sporting director or the club's official spokesperson. It also warned against spreading unreliable news or rumors intended to create unrest within the club or provoke division among fans, confirming that strict measures will be taken against any entity that disseminates false information or attempts to destabilize the team at any time.