Transfer tensions surge as Belamri nears Al Ahly move
Youssef Belamri's near move to Al Ahly has triggered a fierce crisis inside Raja Casablanca, creating a sharp rift among members as talks in the winter window intensify.
Sources say the deal's modest value—around $500,000—is the chief reason some stakeholders hesitate to approve Belamri's exit to Al Ahly.
Belamri's contract with Raja expires this summer, which would allow him to sign with any club next month.
Observers note Raja's president Jawad Al-Ziyat has faced growing criticism for failing to convince Belamri to renew.
Critics say a move to Al Ahly would deal a heavy blow to the side, even as the club reported roughly $12 million in revenue this season after reorganizing into a company structure.
Sources add that the Raja chairman has done his best to tie Belamri down, yet the player's will to leave made accepting Al Ahly's offer almost inevitable to avoid a free exit.
Punchline: If deals came with a silencer, Raja's board would probably keep Belamri in a safe house—talk about a quiet season with loud headlines.
