Zamalek talks with Hossam El-Zanaty stalled over finances and John Edward contract

Zamalek have not reached an agreement with Hossam El-Zanaty to become the club’s sporting director, with financial terms and the unresolved status of John Edward’s contract preventing a deal.

El-Zanaty, who is assistant sporting director at Danish club FC Nordsjælland, remains without an agreement with the Egyptian side. Discussions have been affected by the financial requirements involved, while John Edward has not officially terminated his contract with Zamalek.

As a result, Edward is still regarded as Zamalek’s current sporting director in the club’s official records because his contract has not formally been cancelled.

Zamalek president Hussein Labib previously addressed Edward’s situation in an interview with On Sport.

“John Edward has some outstanding dues and is asking to receive them,” Labib said.

He added: “Hossam El-Zanaty has not made his decision. I hope he joins us, but the matter is closed for now.”

Zamalek announced Edward’s departure from his sporting director role last summer, before the start of the current Egyptian Premier League season.

Edward had taken up the position at the beginning of last season and helped Zamalek win the Egyptian Premier League title. His time at the club also coincided with their return to the CAF Champions League.