The return of “The Godfather”
Swiss Christian Gross, the technical director of Zamalek, officially began his mission to lead the white team technically, succeeding the Portuguese Jose Gomez, who left to coach Al-Fateh Saudi Arabia. Amir Azmi Mujahid also joined the assistant technical director’s staff, to be his assistant.
Gross reviewed the team’s internal roster, and also followed the reports on injured players in the team, and expressed His admiration for the level of the duo, Ahmed Sayed Zizou and Abdullah Al-Saeed, in addition to his request to strengthen the ranks of Zamalek in January with four new deals, especially in the positions of defender and outright striker.
The Zamalek administration decided to disable the file of new deals that were supposed to be contracted with them. During the upcoming winter transfer period, after “Gomez” left, and the file was not opened until it was presented to the new technical director, who will be the first and last decision maker regarding the deals that the team needs, as well as He will be the one who decides on the departure of any current Al-Mogwen player.
In another context, the Zamalek Council disbursed financial rewards for winning 3 matches in the Egyptian League, as well as the Black Bulls in the Confederation.
And it became Zamalek is required to pay 140 million pounds to the players “contract advances”, and there is a continuous attempt to provide financial sums as soon as possible, and the administration promised the players to pay the late dues.
The players were keen Zamalek, for supporting their colleague “Zizou” After he lost the award for the best player in Africa in 2024, to the South African goalkeeper of the Sundowns team, Williams, after he and Al-Ahly player Hussein El-Shahat competed with him.
At the top of the supporters of “Zizou” were Saif Al-Jaziri, Omar Gaber, Shikabala, Al-Wansh, and Ahmed. Hamdy, Hossam Ashraf, Nasser Mansy, and Ahmed Aisho. Zamalek’s technical staff was also keen to support the player psychologically. Assuring him that he is one of the best players in Egypt and Africa, and that he must not be discouraged and continue to shine to prove that he is the best at all times.
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