Al Ahly moved another step toward securing the transfer of Ibrahim Diabaté after advancing talks with the 26-year-old forward, who signalled strong interest in joining the Cairo giants.
The Ivorian striker wants the move and already gave his initial approval following several weeks of discussions with Al Ahly representatives.
His desire to complete the deal encouraged both sides to accelerate negotiations as they look to finalise terms.
Sources close to the talks say the parties agreed on an annual package valued at around $1.5 million, which matches the fee GAIS set for the transfer.
This alignment simplified the process and allowed the negotiations to push forward without major obstacles.
Diabaté remains under contract with GAIS until December 2028, and Transfermarkt estimates his value at €1.5 million.
His performances in recent seasons increased interest around him and placed him among several Ivorian players drawing attention in the transfer market.
Al Ahly now aim to complete the final details in the coming weeks.
Both sides expect discussions to accelerate as they look to bring the move to a conclusion.
Diabaté continues to train with GAIS while waiting for the next steps, but all indicators suggest the transfer could reach completion once the remaining formalities are settled.
