Eldense confirm failed move for Al Ahly midfielder Mahmoud Salah

Spanish club Eldense have confirmed they attempted to sign Al Ahly midfielder Mahmoud Salah during the summer transfer window before the player opted to join the Egyptian giants.

Eldense sporting director Victor Lafuente revealed that the Spanish side held discussions with the player and his agent but failed to reach an agreement.

“We had a desire to sign Mahmoud Salah last summer, and we held negotiations with him and his agent, but they were unsuccessful,” Lafuente told Yalla Kora in an exclusive interview.

He added that the club have no current plans to pursue a move for the midfielder.

“At the moment, we are not interested in signing Mahmoud Salah,” he said.

Ghazl El Mahalla president Walid Khalil had previously disclosed that his club held negotiations with Eldense over a potential transfer when Salah was still with the Egyptian side.

However, the midfielder reportedly insisted on joining Al Ahly, completing his move to the Cairo-based club during the summer transfer window.

Salah has struggled for playing time since arriving at Al Ahly, making just one appearance for the club this season.

His only outing came in a League Cup fixture against Al Mokawloon Al Arab.

Meanwhile, Eldense are owned by Argentine football legend Lionel Messi, who acquired the Spanish club in October.

The club compete in Spain’s second tier and currently sit 15th in the standings with 14 points.