Enppi president Ayman Al-Shari’i has denied that the club imposed any disciplinary action on defender Moudi Nasser after reports suggested he had been punished for signing a letter of intent with Zamalek.
The controversy emerged following claims in the Egyptian media that Enppi had moved to sanction the player after he formally expressed his desire to join Zamalek on a free transfer.
The speculation quickly gathered momentum, prompting the club’s leadership to issue a clarification.
Speaking in exclusive comments to Al-Watan Sport, Al-Shari’i was categorical that no punishment had been handed down and said the reports did not reflect Enppi’s values or methods of dealing with its players.
“We did not impose a penalty on Moudi Nasser,” he said.
Al-Shari’i went on to stress that the club does not operate by penalising players for exploring their contractual rights, insisting that the narrative circulating in recent days was simply wrong.
He described the story as a misunderstanding that had grown out of rumour rather than fact, underlining that Enppi’s management prefers dialogue and transparency when handling sensitive transfer situations.
The president’s intervention is significant given the delicate position Nasser currently occupies.
The defender is understood to have reached an agreement in principle to join Zamalek in the near future, but the move is not yet finalised.
Its completion depends on whether the Cairo giants are able to resolve administrative hurdles, including the potential lifting of restrictions on player registrations, as well as their wider plans for the winter transfer window.
For now, the player remains an Enppi footballer, and Al-Shari’i’s comments were aimed at calming speculation that the club was seeking to punish him for a decision that may be beyond its control.
By denying any disciplinary measures, Enppi have sought to remove any suggestion of a breakdown in relations between the parties.
The episode also highlights the broader challenges currently facing Zamalek.
The club is understood to be grappling with outstanding financial obligations to its squad, a situation that has complicated efforts to strengthen the team.
Officials are said to be working on clearing delayed player dues as a priority before turning their attention fully to new signings.
At the same time, the White Knights are in the market for a new technical director to replace Ahmed Abdel Raouf, who recently left his post.
The search for a successor is expected to shape their approach to recruitment, with any incoming coach likely to have a strong say in potential additions such as Nasser.
Against this backdrop, the defender’s future remains tied to factors well beyond his personal preference.
While he has signalled his intention to move to Zamalek, the path to that transfer is still subject to regulatory and financial considerations on the part of the Cairo club.
What Enppi’s leadership has made clear, however, is that the player will not be made to pay a professional price for expressing that intention.
Al-Shari’i’s statement draws a line under days of speculation and reaffirms the club’s stance that it has not resorted to punitive measures in this case.
As negotiations and administrative processes continue behind the scenes, the episode serves as a reminder of how quickly transfer rumours can escalate into controversy — and how firmly Enppi’s hierarchy now wants to dispel any suggestion of wrongdoing in its handling of Moudi Nasser.
