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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Haitham Hassan Passes Celtic Medical, Transfer Near Completion

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Egypt's football landscape remains active during the summer transfer window, with major clubs executing significant roster movements and international transfers. Al-Ahly conducts pre-season preparations in Spain while managing squad adjustments, as domestic players attract interest from multiple suitors and overseas clubs accelerate acquisition efforts across Europe and the Middle East.

The Egyptian Premier League continues to generate transfer momentum, with contract negotiations and player movements reshaping squad compositions ahead of the new season. Notable developments include international departures, contract renewals across regional leagues, and continued pursuit of young talent by established clubs.

Top Stories:

  • Al-Masry Port Said — The club has secured six transfers during the current summer window, including three high-profile acquisitions to strengthen its squad composition for the upcoming season.
  • Abdullah Al-Said contract status — Former Egypt international Ahmad Hassan confirmed that Al-Masry Port Said has no interest in signing midfielder Abdullah Al-Said, while multiple domestic clubs have reportedly submitted offers to the veteran player, who remains with Zamalek.
  • Hamdi Fathy contract renewal — Qatari club Al-Wakrah officially extended midfielder Hamdi Fathy's contract, retaining the Egyptian midfielder following his earlier transfer to the Gulf state.
  • Haitham Hassan medical clearance — The Egyptian defender successfully passed his medical examination in preparation for completing his transfer to Scottish club Celtic, marking a final procedural step before finalizing the move.
  • Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguey Saudi move — Egyptian forward Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguey is nearing completion of his transfer to Saudi club Al-Riyad, with league approval reportedly imminent for the international player's departure.
  • Iman Ashour contract discussions — Al-Ahly has closed the door to departures for midfielder Iman Ashour during the current transfer period, declining to consider international offers despite reported interest from Turkish club Konyaspor at valuations exceeding eight million dollars.
  • What to Watch:

    Al-Ahly will conduct three friendly matches during its Spanish pre-season camp, beginning with a fixture against Badalonas on August 12. The Egyptian Premier League's new season approaches as clubs finalize squad adjustments and the refereeing committee initiates its pre-season training camp for elite-division officials.

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