Zamalek reject Hossam Abdel Meguid claim over unpaid dues

Zamalek insist they have no outstanding payments owed to former defender Hossam Abdel Meguid, despite the player sending the club a new warning demanding money he says remains unpaid.

Abdel Meguid, who now plays for Bulgarian side Ludogorets, has contacted Zamalek again over the alleged arrears, according to information obtained by FilGoal.com.

However, a Zamalek source told FilGoal.com that the club stands by its position that Abdel Meguid is not owed any further payments.

“We remain committed to our position that Hossam Abdel Meguid has no outstanding dues with the club,” the source said.

“There was a clause in his contract stating that 10% of his payments would be deducted if the team failed to win two trophies during the previous season. That did not happen.

“There were also payments linked to him playing in 50% of Egypt’s matches, which also did not happen, in addition to some fines imposed during the season.”

The source added that Zamalek had completed its final payment to the player on 23 September.

“The player received the last part of his entitlements on 23 September, so he has no other outstanding dues,” the source said.

Abdel Meguid helped Zamalek win the Egyptian league title last season. The club also finished runners-up to Algerian side USM Alger in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The defender left Zamalek for Ludogorets at the start of the current season.

He has since been included in the Egypt squad preparing to face Malawi in the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.