Midfield Makeover: Ittihad Tangier Lands Abdul Hamid Maali from Zamalek

Maali's Arrival: A midfield boost for Ittihad Tangier

In a development confirmed by Kooora, Ittihad Tangier officially announced the signing of young Moroccan midfielder Abdul Hamid Maali on a free transfer from Zamalek, effective with the winter window.

Maali penned a two-and-a-half-year contract and chose Tangier over a heated pursuit by rival Moroccan clubs, signaling the club's intent to bolster the middle of the park.

The move follows a short spell in Egypt that ended due to late payments, per reports featured by Kooora, and underscores Maali's desire for stable opportunities back home.

He is expected to join the group training on December 28 after a brief break, and will begin his official league adventure with the “Faris al Bougaz” in the Moroccan Pro League from the winter window onward.

With Maali's arrival, Ittihad Tangier aims to strengthen its midfield and spark a new era of flair and solidity on the pitch.

Punchline 1: If the ball had a passport, Maali would have stamped it to Tangier twice—once for style, once for grit.

Punchline 2: They say timing is everything; hopefully Maali's contract payments arrive on time—unlike certain payroll quirks in Egypt.