After Two Years in UAE, Mohamed Elneny Returns to Europe With Levadiakos

29/9/2026
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By: EgyScores
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Greek club Levadiakos have announced the signing of Egyptian international Mohamed Elneny, giving the experienced midfielder a new professional challenge and marking his return to European football following the end of his spell with UAE side Al Jazira.

Elneny joins Levadiakos on a free transfer, adding another chapter to a long career outside Egypt after playing in several European leagues before moving to the UAE.

The Greek club will be hoping Elneny’s experience can strengthen their midfield during the coming period as they look to improve their results and position in the league standings.

European Return

The move to Levadiakos marks Mohamed Elneny’s return to European football after spending many years across different leagues, with his time at Arsenal standing out as the most notable spell of his career.

The Egyptian midfielder brings significant European experience as well as many years of international football with Egypt, giving his new club a player who can contribute both on and off the pitch.

During his time with Arsenal, Elneny made 161 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists. He also won the FA Cup and lifted the Community Shield twice with the London club.

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Elneny’s career was not limited to England. He also played in Switzerland and Turkey before later moving to Al Jazira in the UAE. His switch to Levadiakos now takes him back to European football through the Greek league.

Major Experience

Levadiakos will be hoping Elneny’s arrival gives the team an important boost, especially because the Egyptian midfielder has spent many years playing in major matches and highly competitive tournaments.

The Greek side are looking to improve their performances and results, making the addition of a player with Elneny’s experience an important step as the club plans for the next stage.

Elneny also has extensive international experience after representing Egypt for many years in major tournaments and important matches, establishing himself as one of the most experienced Egyptian players to have played in Europe in recent years.

The Egyptian midfielder now begins another chapter in his professional career, with attention turning to what he can offer Levadiakos both in midfield and through the experience he can share with his teammates.

The move to Greece gives Elneny another opportunity to continue his career in European football and add a different destination to his journey, while Levadiakos hope to benefit from a player who spent many years competing at a high level in English and European football.