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Jose Gomes denies Zamalek return rumors amid Al-Khaleej stay
October 15, 2026 at 07:30 PM
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Al-Khaleej coach Jose Gomes has denied reports that he will return to coach Egyptian club Zamalek, dismissing the speculation as baseless.
- Al-Khaleej earned its first Saudi Pro League win of the season, beating Al-Fayha 2–0 on Thursday in round nine.
- Gomes said the transfer rumors spreading on Egyptian media and social networks are untrue and that his focus is entirely on Al-Khaleej.
- The speculation emerged after Al-Ahly beat Zamalek 2–0 on Sunday at Cairo Stadium in the Egyptian Premier League.
- Gomes coached Zamalek from February to December 2024, winning the CAF Confederation Cup and the African Super Cup.