Zamalek Announces New Deal After Al-Juffali's Departure

Zamalek officials are awaiting the conclusion of negotiations with Pharco Club regarding the signing of Ahmed Al-Juffali, a first-team player, to resolve the team's foreign player crisis. Zamalek currently has five players in its ranks: Mahmoud Bentayj, Chico Banza (new signing), Seif El-Jaziri, Salah Musaddaq, and Ahmed Al-Juffali. Once the Al-Juffali deal with Pharco is completed, Zamalek will announce its new deal to make room for the new player.

Pharco Club is close to resolving the crisis with Tunisian Ahmed Al-Juffali, Zamalek's player, after most previous attempts to loan the player to any club in Egypt failed. Tunisian clubs insisted on obtaining his services for free or for a low fee that would not satisfy Zamalek's management.

Al-Juffali is keen to continue in the Egyptian Premier League, which has prompted Pharco Club officials to enter serious negotiations to sign the player on loan. This move will relieve pressure on Zamalek regarding the foreign player issue and allow the club to register new foreign players in preparation for the next season.

Al-Jafali refuses to leave Zamalek unless he plays in the Egyptian Premier League, as he is committed to playing in Egypt. He was offered to Al-Ittihad Alexandria and Al-Masry Port Said, but Al-Ittihad rejected the player based on the wishes of technical director Ahmed Sami, as well as Al-Masry Club. He was close to joining Pharco in the coming days, provided that all financial details are agreed upon between the two clubs, amid a shared desire to quickly resolve the matter.