Officials at Zamalek Football Club have taken decisive steps to secure the training rights for Imam Ashour following his transfer from Midtjylland in Denmark to Al Ahly.
Both clubs are now obligated to pay a 5% fee from the player’s transfer to the Red Castle, representing the solidarity training rights, covering the period from the age of 12 to 23.
According to FIFA regulations, in the event of a professional player’s transfer during their contract period, as in Imam Ashour’s case from Midtjylland to Al Ahly, a 5% fee is payable from any transfer fee.
This fee is not inclusive of training bonuses paid to the player’s former club and is distributed by the new club as solidarity rights to the clubs involved in the player’s training and education over the years.
Consequently, Al Ahly must deduct a 5% fee from the amount paid to Midtjylland to allocate it to Haras El Hodoud, Baladiya Al-Mahalla, and Zamalek.
Furthermore, FIFA regulations stipulate that the club where the player spent the longest period will receive the largest share of the training rights.
In the case of Imam Ashour, he spent only one year each at Ghazl El Mahalla and Haras El Hodoud before joining Zamalek, where he stayed for over three years.
This establishes Zamalek as the primary beneficiary when it comes to receiving solidarity training rights, obtaining a larger share than Haras El Hodoud and Baladiya Al-Mahalla.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is expected to resolve Zamalek’s dues, as it is responsible for addressing such disputes, ensuring that all parties involved adhere to the established regulations.
