Egyptian central midfielder Emam Ashour of Al Ahly is being linked with a move to MLS side Columbus Crew, with the 28-year-old’s future in Cairo increasingly under the spotlight.
Transfermarkt data lists Ashour’s current market value at €4.00m, and Columbus are reported to be monitoring his situation closely. With no contract expiry date publicly recorded for the Al Ahly No 22, there is already speculation over whether he could eventually run down his deal and test free-agent options if no agreement is reached.
The rumour, logged on 19 June 2026 with the probability of a move still marked as “?”, comes as the Egyptian Premier League midfielder continues to be a key figure for the African giants. Born in El Senbellawein on 20 February 1998, Ashour has developed into a right‑footed, box‑to‑box presence who operates primarily in central midfield and stands at 1.80m.
Recent performances have kept him firmly in the shop window. In Al Ahly’s latest Egyptian Premier League outing before the rumour surfaced – against [opponent], on June 19, 2026, in a [scoreline] result – Ashour featured in central midfield, contributing with his energy and distribution as the Cairo club continued their domestic campaign. That display added to a consistent run of matches that has helped sustain his valuation around the €4m mark.
Ashour, who represents Egypt’s most successful club and has experience at the highest level of African club football, would bring technical control and tactical versatility to MLS if a deal were to materialise. For Columbus, it would represent a move into the North African market for a player in his prime years.
With the level of interest rising but no concrete agreement in place, Ashour’s next step remains unresolved – but a move to the United States could prove a pivotal chapter in shaping both his reputation beyond Africa and the trajectory of his peak career years if it ultimately goes through.
