Egyptian giants Zamalek approve Mohamed Hamad trial at Benfica

Zamalek have agreed to allow one of their promising youth players, Mohamed Hamad, to travel to Portugal for a trial period with Benfica after the Portuguese giants expressed strong interest in the youngster.

The Egyptian powerhouse has approved the trip for Hamad, who was born in 2008 and is regarded as one of the promising talents emerging from the White Castle’s youth academy.

The decision reflects Zamalek’s willingness to support the development and ambitions of players within its youth system, particularly when opportunities arise to gain experience at major European clubs.

Zamalek does not intend to stand in the way of its young players pursuing their ambitions, describing the invitation from a club of Benfica’s stature as an opportunity that could benefit both Hamad and the Egyptian club.

According to the source, the move should not be interpreted as Zamalek preparing to give up one of its established stars. Instead, it is part of the club’s approach to providing promising academy players with opportunities to test themselves in different footballing environments.

Hamad is considered a promising talent within Zamalek’s youth ranks, and the club believes that spending time at Benfica could provide him with valuable exposure to European football and a different training environment.

The trial will give the teenager the opportunity to demonstrate his abilities to Benfica’s technical staff and potentially earn further consideration from the Portuguese club.

For Zamalek, the arrangement could also prove beneficial if Hamad impresses during his time in Portugal, as the development of academy players remains an important part of the club’s long-term football strategy.

The source concluded that the trial represents an important opportunity for Hamad to gain experience, adapt to a new footballing environment and test himself against a higher level of competition.

If he succeeds in impressing Benfica, the outcome could prove positive for all parties involved, particularly Hamad and Zamalek’s football sector, which would see another academy product attract attention from one of Europe’s established clubs.