Zamalek are preparing to reopen one of the team’s most important contract files, with Ahmed Fatouh’s renewal becoming a priority for the club in the coming period.

Fatouh remains under contract with Zamalek until the end of next season, but the club do not want to wait until the final stages of his deal before starting serious talks.

The left-back remains an important player in the squad, and Zamalek want to protect his future at the club while avoiding a situation that could later put them under pressure.

The latest developments come shortly after Fatouh’s agent, Samir Salah, said that a meeting had previously been planned with John Edward to discuss the player’s contract. However, that meeting did not take place, and according to the agent, there had been no new contact about a renewal at the time of his comments.

Zamalek Reopen Renewal Talks

Zamalek are expected to discuss both the financial terms and the length of the new contract when negotiations officially begin.

Fatouh wants a deal that reflects his importance and role in the team, while the club are also trying to protect the wage structure they have set for the squad.

That makes finding a middle ground one of the main challenges in the upcoming talks.

Although a new formal round of negotiations has not yet taken place, Zamalek are keen to deal with the situation early instead of allowing it to become more difficult later.

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January will be an important point in the contract situation, which is why the club want to make progress before then.

From a sporting point of view, keeping Fatouh is also important for Zamalek as they continue to compete for domestic and continental titles.

Previous Turkish Offer

Fatouh’s agent also revealed that the player had previously received an offer from a Turkish club, but Zamalek rejected the move and decided to keep him.

The agent confirmed that Fatouh currently has no new offers and remains fully committed to Zamalek.

He also denied reports suggesting that the player had demanded very large financial figures to renew his contract, saying that reaching an agreement with the club should not be difficult once official negotiations begin.

Fatouh had also recently missed some time because of a cold, but his agent confirmed that he returned to training normally after receiving treatment.

With Zamalek keen to secure one of their important players and Fatouh’s camp showing no sign of closing the door on renewal, the next period could decide the player's long-term future.

The main task for Zamalek now is to turn their intention into formal negotiations and reach an agreement before the contract situation becomes more complicated.