Zamalek's Rising Keeper in Portugal Storm: Debates Rise as Young Talent Sparks a Dilemma
24 December 2025
Update on the Young Keeper's Portugal Stint
In the latest hours, debate has swirled within Zamalek's corridors after reports that teenage goalkeeper Omar Abdul Aziz, born in 2008, traveled to Portugal without prior authorization from the club.
Club Stance and Next Steps
Sources within the club say the youngster skipped more than ten days of training, spending a stint with FC Famalicão in Portugal, where officials expressed admiration for his talent before the player returned to Cairo claiming a severe cold and vowing to resume training with the White Knights.
Meanwhile, Zamalek's management stressed that no official decision has been taken yet and urged that any external transfer considerations follow the proper procedures, noting that the club was the main force behind showcasing the keeper and presenting him to the sporting arena.
The administration is reviewing the reports about his absence to decide on the appropriate course of action, stressing that the departure of any promising player must protect the club's material and moral rights.
On the other hand, a source close to Abdul Aziz denied all accusations of flight or deliberate absence without permission.
The same source said the youngster, recently promoted to the first team, remains fully committed to his club and is not delaying his contract renewal which expires at the end of this season.
He reportedly, along with his father, went to the club's headquarters for a renewal meeting, but it did not take place due to an unexpected emergency that forced officials to apologize; the player maintains great respect for the White Castle.
Moreover, the club is considering the reports about his absence to decide on the appropriate action, with the renewal file moving forward as a priority if all terms are aligned.
Punchline 1: If patience were a goalkeeper, Zamalek would never concede a clean sheet.
Punchline 2: At this club, even the press conference wears a bib and asks for a transfer request.
