Egypt international Emam Ashour is being linked with a move from Ahly SC to MLS side Columbus, according to transfer data compiled on 22 November 2025. The 27-year-old central midfielder, currently valued at €4.00m, is listed as a rumoured target for the American club, with no fee or probability figure attached to the potential deal.
Ashour’s contractual situation at Ahly SC is unclear in the available records, with no expiry date listed, raising the possibility that he could become a free agent in the near future. That uncertainty, combined with his rising market value – which has climbed steadily from €2.00m in early 2024 to its current €4.00m mark by June 2025 – is likely to fuel further speculation around his future.
The Egyptian Premier League midfielder, born on 20 February 1998 in El Senbellawein, has already experienced a rapid domestic and European journey. After early spells with Ghazl El Mahalla and a loan at Harras El Hodoud, he made his name at Zamalek SC before earning a move to Danish side FC Midtjylland in January 2023. He returned to Egypt with Al Ahly later that year, adding continental exposure in one of Africa’s most competitive clubs.
Standing at 1.82m and operating primarily as a right-footed central midfielder, Ashour’s profile would fit a growing trend of MLS clubs recruiting peak-age players from North Africa and Europe’s secondary leagues. His steadily increasing valuation over the past three seasons suggests consistent performances at club level, even though specific recent match details are not included in the data.
With the rumour currently carrying an unspecified probability, there is no clear indication of how advanced talks, if any, might be. However, a move to Columbus would mark Ashour’s second stint outside Egypt and offer a fresh platform in MLS; if it materialises, it could redefine his career trajectory and enhance his reputation beyond African and European audiences.
