Sherif Reda: El Mokawloon Sign Egypt Right-Back on Free Transfer from Smouha

El Mokawloon have completed the signing of Egyptian right-back Sherif Reda from Premier League rivals Smouha on a free transfer, with the defender’s contract at his new club running from 2026-07-01 to 2028-06-30.

The 29-year-old, valued at €350k, joins the Cairo-based side as a direct reinforcement for the right side of defence, moving within the Egyptian Premier League after his spell at Smouha. The deal involves no transfer fee, underlining El Mokawloon’s intention to strengthen cost‑effectively while adding an experienced domestic defender to their back line.

Reda, born in Beni Suef and capped at club level exclusively in Egypt so far, is registered as a defender whose main position is right-back and who prefers his right foot. He arrives at El Mokawloon already listed as part of the club’s set-up, with his national-team entry also recorded under El Mokawloon SC, indicating a strong link between his club performances and domestic recognition.

The move keeps Reda in the Egyptian Premier League, the competition in which both Smouha and El Mokawloon operate. It ensures he will continue to compete at the top tier of Egyptian football rather than stepping away from his home-country league system. His switch is a straightforward intra-league transfer, rather than a move abroad, but it places him in a new environment within the same domestic competition where he has built his profile and market value.

At 29, Reda is in what is typically considered the peak age range for a defender, bringing maturity and experience to El Mokawloon’s back line. His current market valuation of €350k reflects his standing in the domestic game and highlights the potential value for El Mokawloon in securing him without a transfer fee. The free-transfer nature of the deal also means that, when this contract expires on 2028-06-30, there is a clear possibility he could once again become a free agent, giving both player and club future flexibility.

Reda’s career to date has been rooted in Egyptian football, with his most recent club being Smouha in the Premier League. The move to El Mokawloon therefore represents continuity in terms of league level and competition, but a change of tactical environment and expectations as he adapts to his new side’s style and ambitions.

Given his age, position and valuation, the transfer has the potential to be a significant chapter in Reda’s career. If he performs consistently over the duration of his deal, the switch from Smouha to El Mokawloon could enhance his reputation within the Egyptian Premier League and shape the remaining prime years of his professional journey.