Amr Zaki looks back on his Premier League spell with mixed feelings, reflecting on a moment that changed the course of his career.
The former Zamalek and Egypt striker revealed that his run in England nearly earned him a big move, only for it to be stopped.
Zaki enjoyed a rise at Wigan Athletic, where his goals placed him among the league’s top scorers before his rhythm faded.
In televised comments, he explained that Zamalek turned down an offer worth huge Egyptian pounds from Aston Villa during the peak of his form, a decision that denied both player and club a rare financial windfall.
He stressed that he had been a standout forward in the league then, which made the collapsed deal even more painful financially.
Zaki also spoke about issues at Zamalek, pointing to administrative and financial instability that makes success difficult. Despite everything, he reaffirmed his loyalty, saying he refused to play for any other Egyptian club. He added that a possible move to Al Ahly after his Russia spell failed, concluding that personal principles guided his journey.
