Al Ahly close to sealing Ali Mahmoud signing from Enppi in major summer move

Al Ahly are reportedly on the verge of completing another important signing ahead of the new season, with the Egyptian giants closing in on a deal for Enppi midfielder Ali Mahmoud.

The Red Devils, under the leadership of club president Mahmoud El Khatib, continue to move aggressively in the summer transfer market as they seek to strengthen the squad before the start of the upcoming campaign.

According to a private source speaking to Batolat, negotiations between Al Ahly and Enppi have progressed significantly, with the Cairo-based club now close to securing the services of the highly-rated midfielder in a deal valued at around 40 million Egyptian pounds.

The source revealed that a decisive meeting is expected to take place in the coming days to finalise the remaining details of the agreement, including personal terms and contractual arrangements, before the player officially joins the African champions.

Ali Mahmoud has emerged as one of the standout performers at Enppi in recent seasons, attracting attention with his consistency, technical ability, and versatility in midfield. His performances reportedly convinced Al Ahly’s management and technical team that he would be a valuable addition to the squad as the club prepares for another demanding season on both domestic and continental fronts.

Al Ahly’s push to reinforce the team comes amid major changes within the club’s technical structure. The club recently reached an agreement with Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta to become the new head coach following the departure of Marcel Koller, as the management aims to usher in a new era at the club.

The expected arrival of Ali Mahmoud is viewed as part of a broader rebuilding and strengthening process designed to maintain Al Ahly’s dominance in Egyptian football while also boosting the club’s ambitions in the CAF Champions League and international competitions.

With competition for places expected to intensify next season, the addition of the Enppi midfielder would provide greater depth and tactical flexibility in the middle of the park. Club officials reportedly believe the player has the quality and mentality required to succeed under the pressure and expectations that come with representing Al Ahly.

The transfer has already generated excitement among sections of the Al Ahly supporters, who are eagerly awaiting official confirmation from the club. If completed, the move would represent one of the notable domestic transfers of the summer window in Egyptian football.

Al Ahly are expected to continue their activity in the market in the coming weeks as preparations intensify for the new campaign under the club’s incoming technical leadership.