Zamalek Demands EGP 75,000 from Hossam Abdelmaguid Amid Dispute Over Unpaid Dues

The financial dispute between Zamalek and former defender Hossam Abdelmaguid, who currently plays for Bulgarian club Ludogorets, has taken a new turn.

The player is demanding EGP 700,000 in unpaid dues from his former club.

However, Zamalek has responded by claiming that Abdelmaguid actually owes the club EGP 75,000.

Both sides remain firm in their positions.

Abdelmaguid believes he is entitled to outstanding payments from his time at Zamalek, while the club insists that a review of his financial records shows no unpaid dues.

Instead, Zamalek claims that the player has an outstanding debt after contractual deductions and fines were applied.

Sports presenter Hany Hathout revealed on the Modern Sports program that Abdelmaguid had previously sent an official legal notice to Zamalek requesting EGP 700,000.

However, the club's response was completely different from what the player had expected.

Zamalek Explains the Financial Deductions

According to Hathout, Zamalek reviewed Abdelmaguid's financial records and calculated the deductions and fines applied under his contract and the club's internal regulations.

The club concluded that the player was not entitled to the money he requested.

Instead, its calculations showed that he owed Zamalek EGP 75,000.

As a result, the club officially informed Abdelmaguid of its position and requested payment of the amount.

A Zamalek official also explained some of the contractual terms behind the club's calculations.

According to the official, Abdelmaguid's contract included a clause allowing Zamalek to deduct 10% of his payments if the team failed to win two trophies during the previous season.

The official stated that Zamalek had won only the league title during that period, which the club believes allows it to apply the deduction.

Another part of the dispute concerns payments linked to the player's appearances for the Egyptian national team.

The official explained that Abdelmaguid was required to play in 50% of Egypt's matches during a specified period to qualify for certain payments.

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According to Zamalek, that condition was not met.

The club also included financial penalties previously imposed on the player during the last season.

Zamalek maintains that it had already informed Abdelmaguid that he had no outstanding payments following the legal notice he sent last month.

However, the defender rejected the club's calculations and continued to demand his money.

Abdelmaguid Refuses to Drop His Claim

On the other side, Abdelmaguid has not changed his position.

Journalist Mohamed Essam revealed during the Modern Sports program that the player had sent another formal notice to Zamalek through a foreign lawyer.

In the new notice, Abdelmaguid demanded his full outstanding payments without any deductions.

This latest move shows that the disagreement is mainly about how the player's financial rights should be calculated.

While Abdelmaguid believes he should receive the full amount, Zamalek argues that the deductions and fines are supported by his contract.

Meanwhile, former Zamalek player Essam Marei has called for a friendly solution to the dispute.

Speaking on Modern Sports, Marei expressed his disappointment that the financial disagreement between the club and its former defender had reached this stage.

He urged both sides to reach an agreement rather than continue with legal action.

Marei also discussed Zamalek's financial situation and said he would support the departure of Ahmed Fattouh during the upcoming January transfer window if the move helped the club raise money.

He believes selling Fattouh could provide funds to settle unpaid player salaries and other financial obligations.

The dispute involving Abdelmaguid also brings back memories of Zamalek's previous financial disagreement with Ahmed Sayed Zizo, when both sides maintained different positions over payments and deductions.

For now, no final agreement has been announced between Zamalek and Abdelmaguid.

The coming period could determine whether the two sides can settle the matter through negotiations or whether further legal action will follow.

The main question remains whether Abdelmaguid will receive the EGP 700,000 he is demanding or whether Zamalek will succeed in enforcing its claim that the player owes the club EGP 75,000.