Egyptian central midfielder Emam Ashour of Al Ahly is being linked with a summer move to Bundesliga side Stuttgart, with the 28-year-old potentially entering free-agent territory as questions remain over his contract situation in Cairo.
Data from Transfermarkt, scraped on 19 June 2026, lists Ashour’s deal at Al Ahly with no confirmed expiry date, fuelling speculation that Stuttgart could explore a low-fee transfer or position themselves should he become available on a free if his contract is close to, or has already, expired. The likelihood of the move is currently rated only as “?”, underlining that negotiations – if any – are at an early and uncertain stage.
Ashour, valued at €4.00m, has established himself as a right-footed central midfielder for the Egyptian Premier League giants, wearing the number 22 shirt. Born on 20 February 1998 in El Senbellawein and standing at 1.80m, he has been a regular part of Al Ahly’s engine room and has also represented the club’s senior setup, listed as his national team on the same database.
Recent form has kept him firmly in the shop window. In his latest outing for Al Ahly on 18 June 2026, he featured in a tight Egyptian Premier League fixture against Pyramids FC, helping his side to a 1-1 draw with an industrious midfield display over the full 90 minutes, contributing to Al Ahly’s build-up play and defensive structure.
Stuttgart’s reported interest reflects a search for adaptable midfield options ahead of the new Bundesliga campaign. For Ashour, a first move to one of Europe’s top five leagues would mark the most significant step of his career to date – a transfer that, if it materialises, could redefine his reputation beyond Africa and test his talents on a bigger continental stage.
