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Zamalek’s Payroll Crisis Deepens: Players Ring the Alarm as Contracts Hinge on Unpaid Wages

6 December 2025

Zamalek’s Payroll Crisis Deepens: Players Ring the Alarm as Contracts Hinge on Unpaid Wages
Tensions rise as unpaid wages push players toward unilateral contract terminations.

Overview

A senior club source at Zamalek revealed a growing crisis over outstanding payments, with foreign duo Joao Pizera and Chico Panza sending formal notices aimed at terminating their contracts unilaterally in a dramatic fashion.

The source told KOOORA that Pizera had issued a warning to the club over delayed dues, signaling legal steps to end his deal.

He added that Chico Panza likewise filed a warning with officials over his dues, a step toward unilateral termination.

Current status

Meanwhile, several foreign players are considering action against the club to learn when their payments will be resolved.

Sources say Seif El-Din Jaziri, Addi Dabagh, and Adam Kaid are considering notices to learn when their dues will be paid.

The crisis at Zamalek deepens as the duo join a list of foreign players who have begun contract termination procedures recently, including Mahmoud Bentayg, Abdul Hamid Al-Ali, and Salahuddin Mzdeq.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who sent warnings to the club?

Joao Pizera and Chico Panza.

Which players are considering notices?

Seif El-Din Jaziri, Addi Dabagh, and Adam Kaid.

What is the current situation at Zamalek?

Foreign players are pursuing details on unpaid wages, with some considering contract termination.

Who had previously acted regarding payments?

Mahmoud Bentayg, Abdul Hamid Al-Ali, and Salahuddin Mzdeq have been mentioned as part of the evolving list.