Sacked Zamalek coach Yannick Ferreira is refusing any negotiations with the club’s management to avoid paying his dismissal clause, accusing them of “unprofessional” conduct.
The Belgian coach received support from Zamalek’s management on several occasions, and even up until his dismissal, he had told sporting director John Edward that he would remain in his position at least until the Egyptian Super Cup.
According to recent reports, Ferreira believes Zamalek treated him unprofessionally and disrespectfully throughout the dismissal process.
Ferreira only learned of his dismissal through the media, and the delay in notifying him of the decision has greatly angered him, particularly John Edward, given the good relationship they had developed in recent months.
As a result, Ferreira has no intention of waiving even a single dollar of the penalty clause in his contract, which generally ranges between $200,000 and $300,000.
The coach believes that his dismissal in this manner and at this time is a setback in his career and will negatively impact him. Therefore, he has no intention of negotiating his financial dues.
Zamalek finds itself in a real predicament due to Ferreira’s insistence on receiving his full payment. The club lacks the necessary funds to pay this amount, and on the other hand, it wants to hire another foreign coach. The economic crisis is hindering both of these options.
If Ferreira resorts to FIFA, he will secure his full payment, and he may be subject to late payment penalties and other fines. This is what is pushing Zamalek’s management to act quickly and negotiate with the coach in the hope of reaching a mutually agreeable solution.
