Egyptian central midfielder Emam Ashour is being linked with a move from Al Ahly to Bundesliga side Union Berlin, with the 28-year-old’s future in Cairo increasingly under the spotlight.
Transfermarkt data lists Ashour, who plays primarily as a central midfielder, as currently contracted to Al Ahly, but with no stated expiry date – a situation that has sparked suggestions he could be allowed to run down his deal and eventually move on as a free agent if no extension is agreed. The reported probability of a switch to Union Berlin is currently marked only as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, remain at an early and speculative stage.
Valued at €4.00m, Ashour would represent a relatively low-cost option for Union as they look to refresh their midfield for the Bundesliga campaign. Standing at 1.80m and right-footed, he has been deployed in the middle of the park for Al Ahly, wearing the number 22 shirt. Born on 20 February 1998 in El Senbellawein, he has established himself domestically with the Egyptian giants and in the Egyptian Premier League.
Recent seasons have seen Ashour feature regularly for Al Ahly in league and continental competition, with his form in Cairo helping to maintain his €4.00m market valuation. In his latest outings for the club in 2026, he has continued to operate in his familiar central role, contributing to Al Ahly’s possession game and pressing structure, although detailed individual match statistics are not yet fully documented.
Ashour, who lists only Egyptian nationality, has already made the step up from domestic promise to a key figure in one of Africa’s most successful clubs. A move to Union Berlin – should it materialise – would offer the chance to test himself in one of Europe’s top leagues and could prove a pivotal moment in shaping the next phase of his career and international reputation.
