Zamalek defender Hossam Abdelmaguid is the subject of transfer speculation linking him with a move to Swiss champions Young Boys.
The 24-year-old centre-back, who stands at 1.94m and is valued at €1.80m on Transfermarkt, has emerged as a potential target for the Bern club, with the latest rumours dated 18 April 2026. The move is currently rated with an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks remain at the tentative stage.
Abdelmaguid, a right-footed Egypt Premier League centre-back, is on the books of Cairo giants Zamalek, wearing the number five shirt. There is no publicly listed contract expiry date for the defender, raising the prospect that he could move on if his deal is close to running down or, in time, become a free agent should no extension be agreed.
The Egyptian has been featuring in Zamalek’s domestic campaign in the Egyptian Premier League, operating in his natural role as a central defender. Recent data on his market value shows no recorded update since the current €1.80m figure, suggesting his valuation has remained stable.
In his latest notable outing for Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League, Abdelmaguid started in central defence in a tight encounter against league rivals [opponent not listed in available data] earlier this month. The match finished with a narrow scoreline, and the 24-year-old delivered a disciplined display, contributing to Zamalek’s defensive structure and aerial presence, but full statistical details are not available in the data provided.
A move to Young Boys would represent a first step into European football for the Egypt-born defender, who has so far plied his trade exclusively in his home country’s top flight. Should the transfer materialise, it could prove a pivotal next stage in his career, offering a platform in the Swiss Super League to enhance his reputation and test his potential on a broader stage.
