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European football's summer transfer window dominated headlines across Egypt's sports press, with major moves involving Egyptian and Arab players reshaping squads ahead of the new campaign. Domestically, Egypt's top clubs Ahly and Zamalek face mounting challenges—from squad rebuilding and financial pressures to upcoming African continental competition.
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Paris Saint-Germain defeats Aston Villa 2-1 in European Super Cup final — The French club claimed the continental title after a competitive match managed by Spanish coach Luis Enrique, who expressed satisfaction with his team's performance and commitment to winning all available trophies this season.Haitham Hassan completes move to Scottish Celtic — The Egypt international transferred from Spanish side Real Oviedo to Celtic on a four-year contract, marking a significant step in his career as he brings his national team experience to Scottish football.Ahly pursues final summer signings before transfer window closes — Club officials continue negotiations with Ghazl Al-Mahallah over striker Mahmoud Salah, with reports indicating the club values the player at approximately 35 million Egyptian pounds and remains committed to completing the deal for the benefit of all parties involved.Zamalek confronts multiple squad crises amid player absences — Three squad members including Abdullah El-Saeed, Shikoku Banza, and Juan Bezerra remain absent from the club amid ongoing disputes, while financial pressures persist as management struggles with overdue player payments affecting roster stability.Omar Fayyad advances toward Frosinone transfer — The Egyptian defender is set to arrive in Italy for medical examinations before finalizing his move from Fenerbahce to the Italian club, continuing the flow of Egyptian talent to European leagues.Romelu Lukaku joins Fenerbahce from Napoli — The Belgian striker completed his transfer to the Turkish club, describing his return to Turkish football as an emotional moment in his career development.What to Watch:
Zamalek's upcoming African competition campaign begins within ten days; the club must resolve internal disputes and financial obligations to maintain squad stability. Egyptian players scattered across European leagues—including Hassan at Celtic and Fayyad at Frosinone—will begin their respective seasons in the coming weeks.