Abu Qir Fertilizers are not treating their first appearance in the Egyptian Premier League as merely a reward for promotion. Instead, the club has moved aggressively in the summer transfer market, looking to build a squad capable of competing at a higher level.

The latest move saw the club secure the signing of Iyad Salah, the young defender from Arab Contractors and Egypt's youth national team. The deal is aimed at strengthening the defensive options ahead of the new season.

The signing comes as part of a wider recruitment strategy that has seen Abu Qir Fertilizers bring in a mixture of young prospects and experienced players, while also retaining several members of the squad that helped secure historic promotion to the top flight.

A New Defensive Option and More Experience

Born in 2005, Iyad Salah is known for his physical strength and ability to help build attacks from the back. He also featured for Abu Qir Fertilizers during their preseason friendly matches, including victories over Kuwait's Al-Tadamon and Pharco.

The club has also strengthened other areas of the squad, including the signing of Ziad Farag, the former Egyptian player, on a free transfer. The club's recruitment activity reflects the coaching staff's desire, led by Magdy Abdel-Aty, to create a balanced squad combining promising young players with those who already have experience in Egyptian football.

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Building the Squad with Bigger Ambitions

The club's football committee, headed by Mohamed Fawzi, has completed a series of signings. The additions include Mostafa Abdel Rahim from National Bank of Egypt, Gaber Kamel and Mohamed Saeed "Shika" from Pharco, Ahmed Khaled, Ahmed Awad and Emad Fathy from Smouha, Emad Hamdy from Modern Sport, as well as Mahmoud Abu Gouda from Arab Contractors, goalkeeper Mahmoud Gennesh from Al-Ittihad Alexandria, Seif Shika from El Gouna, Syrian player Khaled Kardagli and Palestinian player Bashar Nasser.

At the same time, Abu Qir Fertilizers have opted to retain several key members of the promotion-winning squad, seeking a balance between fresh reinforcements and continuity.

The club's preparations have also received strong backing from its board. Chairman Hany Diaa visited the team's training camp and met with the coaching staff and players, emphasizing the administration's support and its desire to see the team make a strong impression in the Premier League.

Abu Qir Fertilizers therefore enter the new season with ambitions that appear to go beyond simply avoiding relegation. Their transfer activity suggests that the newly promoted side wants to make its first Premier League campaign the beginning of a lasting presence among Egypt's top clubs.