Former France international **Florent Malouda** could be set for a move to Egypt, with reports suggesting he is in advanced talks with **Wadi Degla**.
According to Egyptian sports outlet *KingFut*, the Cairo-based club, managed by French coach **Patrice Carteron**, is close to securing the services of the ex-Chelsea winger. Malouda, 35, is currently playing in India with **Delhi Dynamos**, but may finalise a switch to North Africa in the coming days.
The move would fit Wadi Degla’s ambitions of attracting a high-profile, world-class player to raise the club’s profile both domestically and across the continent. Carteron’s side, who have invested in long-term development projects, see Malouda as the marquee signing to accelerate their progress.
Despite not scoring in his 16 appearances for Delhi Dynamos this season, Malouda has impressed with his creativity, registering **eight assists** in the Indian Super League. His influence has been felt through experience and leadership, even if the goals have not flowed as freely as in his earlier years.
For Malouda, who enjoyed his greatest success with **Chelsea** between 2007 and 2013 — winning the Premier League, Champions League, and three FA Cups — the move would mark his first professional stint in Africa. Born in French Guiana, he represented France at international level, earning 80 caps and playing in two World Cups, but has never previously played for an African club.
Wadi Degla are expected to announce a final decision soon, though sources close to the negotiations suggest the deal is edging closer.
If confirmed, Malouda would follow a growing trend of high-profile internationals choosing to extend their careers outside Europe, with Egypt increasingly becoming a destination for players seeking both competitive football and new challenges.
