Mustafa Shobeir Discloses Marcel Koller’s Pledge to Treat Him as a New Signing

Mustafa Shobeir said former Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller told him he would be considered the starting goalkeeper if he performed well, calling the conversation a turning point in his career.

• Shobeir said Koller spoke to him following an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Mohamed El‑Shenawy.
• Shobeir said Koller informed him he planned to sign another goalkeeper but that Shobeir would be treated as a new signing and become first choice if he performed.
• Shobeir stated that after the conversation, he recorded nine clean sheets in an African tournament and described it as a turning point.
• Shobeir saved a penalty from Lionel Messi while helping Egypt reach the World Cup round of 16.