The crisis involving Brazilian Zamalek player Juan Bezerra has entered a new stage after a tense period between the player and the club over his absence from training and his refusal to return to Cairo amid his desire to leave the team.

Recent developments now suggest that there is a chance to settle the dispute, with the player's lawyer and agent trying to convince him to return to Cairo in the coming days and hold a direct meeting with Zamalek officials to discuss a possible solution.

Bezerra Return Moves Closer

According to sources inside Zamalek, Bezerra's lawyer informed club officials that efforts are being made to convince the Brazilian player to travel to Cairo next week.

Zamalek has made its position clear, insisting that no final discussion about Bezerra's future will take place before the player returns to Egypt and meets club officials in person.

Bezerra had previously refused to take part in a video meeting that included representatives from Zamalek as well as his lawyer and agent, adding more uncertainty to his situation.

Reports about the meeting suggested that the player was concerned that his demands would not be accepted. He was also reportedly worried that the meeting could be recorded and that his comments might later be used against him in the ongoing dispute.

The possibility of holding a meeting in the UAE instead of Cairo was also discussed, along with a request for a guarantee that Bezerra would be allowed to leave during the January transfer window.

Zamalek, however, has continued to insist that the player must first return to Egypt before the club considers any new proposals regarding his future.

In another development, sources indicated that Bezerra contacted one of his Zamalek teammates and told him that he was considering returning to the club. He is also said to be considering an apology to Zamalek supporters over the events of recent weeks.

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However, his expected return to Cairo does not necessarily mean that he will immediately return to training or matches. A meeting with club officials is expected to come first in order to discuss the crisis and decide the next step.

Zamalek Protects Its Rights

Zamalek has not yet filed an official complaint against Bezerra, with the club preferring to study the situation carefully before taking formal legal action.

The club is preparing the documents related to the case and reviewing the player's contract and its clauses, with Zamalek looking to make sure that any future action protects its contractual rights.

At the same time, Zamalek remains against selling the player at the moment. However, some reports suggest that a possible departure could be discussed again during the January transfer window if the current dispute is settled.

The crisis has also included disagreement over financial and legal matters. The player's representatives have reportedly referred to several complaints previously submitted, while Zamalek maintains that the player's financial dues have been paid and that the club is reviewing the legal situation related to his absence and the penalties imposed on him.

Bezerra's situation has therefore entered what could be the most important stage since the dispute began.

His return to Cairo remains the key step before any decision can be made over whether he will return to the team or eventually leave Zamalek.

The coming days are expected to provide a clearer picture, with the possible outcomes including Bezerra returning and continuing with the team or reaching an agreement that settles the current dispute before his future is discussed again during the January transfer window.