From Al Jazira to North Zealand: Ibrahim Adel’s Danish loan could unlock an Al Ahly dream
2 February 2026
Loan move to Denmark sparks debate
FC Nordsjaelland have reached an official agreement with UAE club Al Jazira to sign Egyptian winger Ibrahim Adel on loan for the current transfer window. The clubs disclosed the deal late, and the 24-year-old attacker is expected to bring pace and directness to the Danish side as they push for stronger performances this season.
According to the deal, Adel will stay at the Danish side on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy.
The recent period saw Adel absent for Al Jazira's last two matches, fueling speculation about a departure, before reports confirmed the move to Denmark.
The 24-year-old joined Al Jazira at the start of the current season from Pyramids FC, a deal that drew wide attention in Egyptian and Arab football. Adel has appeared for Al Jazira in 11 games across competitions, without scoring or setting up a goal.
Nordsjaelland currently sit eighth in the Danish league table with 24 points and will aim to strengthen the squad in the second half of the season.
The club last won the Danish title in 2011-2012, and is known for relying on youth development.
Egyptian ownership adds another twist. FC Nordsjaelland is owned by Egyptian businessman Mohamed Mansour, the brother of Yassin Mansour, deputy chairman of Al Ahly.
That situation has stirred talk about a possible bridge to Al Ahly. Al Ahly has shown interest in Adel in several prior years, but negotiations have not yet produced a final agreement.
As Adel edges toward a new professional chapter in Denmark, questions remain whether this move marks the first step toward Al Ahly or a wider European horizon.
Regardless of the next destination, Adel's move signals a positive step for a promising Egyptian talent.
Ultimately, this loan could be the spark Adel needs to prove himself on European soil—one loan, many headlines, and perhaps a longer ride to one big dream.
Punchline 1: If this loan works, Adel might start collecting Danish weather reports the way people collect assists.
Punchline 2: And if Al Ahly call later, he might tell them, I am on loan to Europe, with a built-in buy option — talk to the Danish club about the sequel!
