A source from within Zamalek SC has revealed that the club’s management, in full coordination with sporting director John Edward, has made a final decision regarding the future of defender Mostafa El-Zennari, a member of the first football team. This comes as part of the club's intensive preparations for the 2025–2026 season and its efforts to implement a more disciplined and effective technical and administrative vision.
According to the source, El-Zennari is no longer part of the plans of new head coach Yannick Ferrera, prompting the management to put him on the transfer list during the current summer transfer window—either through a loan or a permanent sale. This move aims to make room for new signings who can provide the required technical value in the upcoming phase.
This decision is part of a broader plan adopted by Zamalek’s management to restructure the squad and offload non-impactful players, in a serious attempt to raise the overall quality on the pitch and reduce the number of players who have failed to prove themselves worthy of wearing the Zamalek jersey. The club also aims to optimize its financial resources by offloading underutilized players and redirecting that budget toward high-caliber signings that meet the expectations of both the coaching staff and the fans.
Restructuring the squad has been one of Ferrera’s top priorities since taking charge. He is carefully reviewing each player on a case-by-case basis, relying on accurate performance data and detailed technical reports to determine who deserves to stay and who should be let go.
Additional moves, both in terms of exits and new signings, are expected in the coming days as meetings between Ferrera and the club’s management continue, along with one-on-one discussions between the coach and several players to decide their futures.
Meanwhile, the first team is gearing up to resume training, with the first session scheduled for Sunday morning, officially marking the beginning of preseason preparations. Inside the club, there is growing anticipation about what this new season will bring in terms of tactical and organizational changes.
Zamalek fans are pinning their hopes on the current transformations within the team, which suggest a clear plan to restore discipline and focus while rebuilding the squad on strong foundations capable of competing for all titles. Many believe that offloading ineffective players is the first real step toward achieving stability and creating a healthy competitive environment in the dressing room.
Supporters of the White Castle hope these moves will lead to tangible results, restore Zamalek’s prestige, and pave the way for a strong comeback to winning titles after years of inconsistency both on and off the field.
