Zamalek caught in payment dispute after bright start with Juan Alvina

Zamalek’s celebration of landing Brazilian forward Juan Alvina has taken a sharp turn, with the club now facing a dispute over the deal.

Ukrainian side Oleksandria has lodged a complaint with FIFA, claiming Zamalek failed to settle the agreed transfer fee for the player.

Alvina, who joined on a four-season contract, arrived in Cairo with high expectations. The forward wasted no time showing his worth, finding the net in a game against Modern Sport. That strike made him the first Brazilian to score in Zamalek’s long history, a moment that lifted fans’ hopes for a bright future with him in the squad.

But the joy has been clouded by off-field tension. Sources confirmed to Kooora that Oleksandria turned to FIFA after waiting in vain for payment. The case now rests with world football’s governing body, which will review the claim in the coming weeks.

While supporters celebrate Alvina’s promising start, uncertainty lingers over the financial row. Zamalek must now balance the excitement of a new star with the pressure of resolving an international complaint.