Palestinian player Hamed Hamdan is set to become the new focal point of a transfer battle between Al Ahly and Zamalek during the upcoming winter transfer window.
The Petrojet star was close to joining Zamalek last summer before his club held onto him and decided to postpone his departure until January.
According to Petrojet officials, there is an agreement between Zamalek and the petroleum club for Hamdan’s transfer in January. However, there are serious doubts about Zamalek’s ability to pay the transfer fee (around 50 million Egyptian pounds) due to the current financial crisis.
In recent days, Al Ahly has entered the race strongly, hoping to sign the Palestinian international and offering a higher salary than previously agreed upon with Zamalek.
Al Ahly’s financial strength and ability to pay whatever Petrojet demands also make it likely that the player will change his destination. However, Petrojet’s sporting director has confirmed that they are committed to the agreement with Zamalek and will only do so if John Edward’s administration agrees to change the payment method.
In the same context, sources close to Hamed Hamdan confirmed that the player is not interested in Al Ahly and prefers Zamalek despite all the financial incentives.
Hamdan and his family are determined to transfer to Zamalek and no other club, whether inside or outside Egypt. This desire has existed since last summer and will remain unchanged regardless of Al Ahly’s offer or Petrojet’s willingness to negotiate.
Zamalek’s ability to pay the transfer fee depends primarily on the outcome of the 6th of October land case, which is expected to be decided next December.
Zamalek owes more than $6 million in outstanding payments to players, transfers, and coaches. The club hopes to resolve some of these debts to avoid a transfer ban in January.
