Zamalek has issued an official statement that announces the end of his relationship with Ahmed Sayed Zizo after recent developments surrounding the player’s future.
Ahmed Sayed Zizo was excluded from the team for the quarterfinal match of the Coffee Confederation against Stellenbosch in South Africa, in the midst of reports that the player had signed a preliminary contract with the rivals to Ahly.
In the statement, Zamalek confirmed that all negotiations with Zizo reached a dead end, and that the player will not be part of the team beyond the expiration of his current contract. The club has also referred to Zizo to internal disciplinary procedures about what he described as public comments of “offensive and famous” made by the player.
Below is the complete translated version of Zamalek’s statement:
“Guided by the principles that the current Board of Zamalek, directed by President Hussein Labib, has adhered since he assumed the position at the end of 2023, and in the spirit of transparency with our faithful supporters, the club wishes to clarify the following:
- 1. The club has approached the renewal of the contract of Ahmed Mostafa Mohamed Sayed (Zizo) with the serious and consistently with our financial strategy, one that guarantees the stability of the football team and adheres to the principles of financial principles.
- 2. Despite several scheduled negotiation sessions, the player and his father constantly did not meet, citing little convincing reasons. This demonstrated a clear lack of intention to reach an agreement. As a result, the club has decided that Zizo will no longer be part of the team after its expire contract, since the relationship has reached a point without return.
- 3. Zizo will be sent to the Club Disciplinary Committee on recent statements that included false and deceptive statements, which incorrect support and the benefits of consumption consumption that the player received from the club since he joined in 2019.
- 4. Zamalek says that no player, regardless of his state or importance, will have a place in the club if they enter official negotiations with another team without their prior consent. This policy is not negotiable, since Zamalek’s legacy and strength have never trusted any individual.
- 5. As for the renewal of contracts and new signings for the next season, the club is following a clear strategy that prioritizes both the interests of the club and the fair treatment of its players. The results of this process will be announced soon, with full transparency.
- 6. Finally, the club emphasizes that its silence in recent days with respect to Cairo’s last derby should not be confused with weakness. Zamalek remains totally committed to applying the appropriate disciplinary measures and refuses to participate in the Public Pasas that compromise the integrity of the game. We reaffirm our ability to handle the current situation in a way that preserves the dignity and state of the club. “
The previous reports of the club also confirmed that Zizo was official left out of the Stellenbosch Matchday team due to his signing of a preliminary contract with Al Ahly on March 12, waiting for the player’s final contract.
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