Players at Zamalek are waiting to receive part of their outstanding financial dues before the club begins preparations for the new season, with the football department urging the board to release payments ahead of the squad’s return to training.
The Egyptian club is expected to launch its pre-season programme during the first week of July, when the players will reconvene before taking part in an internal training camp in the New Administrative Capital.
According to a source at the club, settling a significant portion of the players’ unpaid entitlements has become a priority before preparations get under way.
Players Waiting for Part of Outstanding Dues
The source said members of Zamalek’s first-team squad are expecting to receive a payment covering part of the money owed to them before the beginning of pre-season.
According to the same source, the outstanding amounts differ from player to player, with unpaid dues currently ranging between 40% and 50% of what each individual is owed.
The issue has emerged as the team prepares to shift its focus towards the upcoming campaign, with the football department seeking to ensure that financial matters are addressed before training begins.
Football Department Requests Board Support
The report states that the football management has formally approached the club’s board of directors, requesting that a substantial payment be made available to cover part of the players’ outstanding dues.
The objective is to distribute those funds before the squad reports for pre-season training, allowing preparations for the new campaign to begin after addressing the immediate financial obligations owed to the players.
No further details were provided regarding the total value of the payments or the timetable for their release.
Focus Turns to New Season
Despite the financial issue, Zamalek’s preparations for the new season are scheduled to proceed as planned.
The club is expected to begin its training programme during the first week of July as players and coaching staff assemble for the start of pre-season.
An internal training camp has also been planned in the New Administrative Capital, where the squad will continue its preparations ahead of the new campaign.
Pre-season camps are typically used to rebuild fitness levels, integrate tactical work and prepare players for the demands of the upcoming season.
Financial Matters Ahead of Training
The payment of outstanding dues has become an important issue before the beginning of preparations, with players awaiting confirmation that part of the money owed to them will be settled.
According to the source, the football department considers the release of those payments an important step before the squad begins work for the new season.
While no indication has been given that the scheduled preparations will be delayed, the report suggests club officials are seeking to resolve the issue in advance of the players’ return.
With Zamalek due to enter pre-season in early July, attention is now focused on whether the requested payments will be approved before the squad assembles for its training programme and internal camp in the New Administrative Capital. Resolving the outstanding dues would allow the club to begin preparations for the new campaign with its attention fully directed towards football matters.
