Egyptian goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir of Al Ahly has been linked with a summer switch to La Liga side Girona as the Spanish club explore options to bolster their goalkeeping department.
Shobeir, 26, is currently valued at €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt, with the report listing the likelihood of a move only as “?”. His contractual situation at Al Ahly is unclear, with no expiry date publicly recorded, prompting suggestions that Girona could attempt a low-cost deal or monitor the prospect of him running down his terms and becoming a free agent.
Born in Giza on 15 May 2000, the 1.85m right-footed keeper has come through at Al Ahly, wearing the No 31 shirt for the Cairo giants and establishing himself as part of the squad in the Egyptian Premier League. He is listed with Egypt as his sole nationality and is registered at club level with Al Ahly FC.
Interest from Girona comes after a period in which Shobeir has been pushing for more consistent minutes. In a recent Egyptian Premier League outing for Al Ahly, he featured in a league match against domestic opposition earlier this month, keeping goal in a fixture that underlined his shot-stopping and command of the penalty area, though full match data and final scoreline are not publicly detailed in the available report.
Girona, who compete in LaLiga, are understood to be scanning markets outside Europe for value signings, with Shobeir’s relatively modest market value and age profile fitting that strategy. There is, however, no indication yet of a formal bid or agreement between the clubs.
If a deal were to materialise, a move from Cairo to Catalonia would mark a significant step in Shobeir’s career, potentially reshaping his reputation from domestic prospect to established presence on the European stage.
