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Zamalek rejects Libyan offer for Ahmed Fatouh, citing Champions League campaign
October 3, 2026 at 03:27 PM · Updated 13d ago
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Zamalek has rejected Libyan club Ahli Benghazi's offer for Ahmed Fatouh, with board member Ahmed Soliman saying the player stays for the Champions League campaign.
- Zamalek rejected the offer and insisted Fatouh stay until his contract expires at the end of the season.
- Soliman said he opposed the sale because a CAF Champions League title would bring the club $20 million, above offers of $700,000–$900,000.
- Soliman said 11 to 12 people negotiated with Ahmed Sayed Zizo before his departure, calling that a major administrative error not to be repeated.
- Soliman said Fatouh's agent communicated through the media rather than speaking to the club's board.
- Fatouh's contract with Zamalek runs until summer 2027, and he becomes free to negotiate with other clubs from January.
- Fatouh is open to staying but demands at least 25 million Egyptian pounds annually to extend his contract.