Al Ahly's Winter Surprise: Could Mustafa Zidan Be the Free-Transfer Bolt En Route?

Near-Deal for Mustafa Zidan as Al Ahly Eyes a Free Transfer

Al Ahly, Egypt's football giants, are closing in on a deal to sign Palestinian midfielder Mustafa Zidan during the current winter window, secured on a free transfer to bolster the squad for the remainder of the season.

A reliable source told KOOORA that Zidan recently terminated his contract with Swedish club Malmo by mutual consent, making him a free agent who can sign with any club without restrictions.

The same source noted that intensive talks are ongoing between Al Ahly's management and the player to formalize the agreement, highlighting that Zidan emerged as a top target after shining for Palestine in the Arab Cup.

Second Target and Fan Pressure Accelerate Movements

The club is also pushing to complete a second winter signing, with near-final terms already reached for Moroccan left-back Youssef Belamri of Raja Casablanca.

The rapid pace is explained by a wave of fan anger following rumors of a potential move of midfielder Hamed Hamdan from Petrojet to Pyramids FC, prompting the club to hasten deals to meet supporters' expectations.

Punchline time: if transfers were weapons, this winter would be a sniper’s dream—quiet, precise, and somehow always aimed at the right goal. And if laughter paid salaries, these moves would fund a small comedy club, one joke per signing.