Egyptian defensive midfielder Ahmed Kouka of Al Ahly is being linked with a move to Croatian side Hajduk Split, with the 24-year-old reportedly on the radar of the SuperSport HNL club as his future in Cairo remains unclear.
The rumoured switch, dated 3 June 2026 on Transfermarkt, would see Kouka leave the Egyptian Premier League champions for a first spell in European club football. The probability of the transfer is currently listed as “?”, underlining that talks – if any – have yet to move into an advanced stage and no agreement has been reported.
Kouka, whose market value is estimated at €1.20m, is contracted to Al Ahly with no public information available on either the length of his deal or an expiry date, raising the possibility that he could move on in the future as a free agent if no new contract is signed. For now, however, he remains an Al Ahly player and there is no indication that his contract has expired.
Born on 4 July 2001 in Cairo, the left-footed midfielder stands at 1.78m and operates primarily as a defensive midfielder, offering screening in front of the back line and distribution from deep. Registered with shirt number 36 at Al Ahly, he is listed with Egyptian nationality only and has been developed within the domestic game before emerging with the club widely regarded as Africa’s most successful.
In the current context of the rumour, Kouka’s valuation of €1.20m would appear modest for a player in his mid‑twenties at a major African club, a factor that could make him an attractive target for Hajduk as they look to reinforce their midfield with cost-effective options. No transfer fee, salary terms or contract length in Croatia have been reported at this stage.
The interest from Hajduk Split comes against the backdrop of Kouka’s continued involvement for Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League, where he has been part of a squad competing on multiple fronts. While detailed seasonal statistics are not listed in the available data, his role as a defensive midfielder places him more in the category of ball-winner and tempo-setter than headline-grabbing goalscorer.
Recent match data available on public databases does not specify his latest individual performance by opponent, date, and scoreline, so it is not possible to highlight a specific fixture or rating from his recent outings without going beyond the confirmed information. What is clear from the profile, however, is that he is viewed as a player still in the growth phase of his career rather than an established veteran.
Hajduk, one of Croatia’s historic clubs, regularly scout emerging talent from outside Europe’s traditional markets, with the SuperSport HNL often acting as a gateway to larger European leagues. A move from Al Ahly to Split would represent a significant change in environment and style of football for Kouka, offering exposure to European competition and different tactical demands.
With no concrete fee, no confirmed talks and the transfer probability listed as uncertain, this remains firmly in the realm of speculation for now. But if the move does materialise, a switch from Cairo to Split could mark a pivotal step in Ahmed Kouka’s development – a chance to test himself in Europe, enhance his reputation beyond the Egyptian Premier League and potentially position himself for further moves on the continental stage in the seasons to come.
