Al Ahly and Zamalek Secure Significant Loans for Winter Transfers

According to reports, Egypt's leading football teams, Al Ahly and Zamalek, have taken out huge loans to assist them deal with financial issues and upgrade their squads during the winter transfer window. Al Ahly has taken out a loan of 350 million Egyptian pounds to renew the contracts of key players such as Mohamed El-Shennawy, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, and Akram Tawfik, as well as make vital acquisitions ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Al Ahly will play Inter Miami in their first match of the tournament, and will also face Porto and Palmeiras in the group stage.

In contrast, Zamalek, who made it to the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals despite mediocre play, has been loaned 250 million Egyptian pounds. Coach Christian Gross has suggested that the team should bring in at least four new players to strengthen the squad. Also, the money from loans will be used to pay for player costs and staff salaries.

The immediate plans of both clubs will depend a lot on their financial choices, especially as they get ready for local and international competitions in 2025.