Israeli media outlets have shed light on the impending transfer of Egyptian national team and Zamalek defender Hossam Abdel Magid to Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad, raising questions about whether he could face Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
The Israeli news site Walla sparked speculation about the young Egyptian defender's situation should the deal go through, noting that Ludogorets is the next opponent for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the European qualifiers. The site stated that there is mutual confidence in Bulgarian and Egyptian sporting circles that the transfer will be finalized in the coming days, explicitly asking: "Will Abdel Magid play against an Israeli team?"
The Israeli report also highlighted another twist awaiting the Egyptian defender: he would join a defensive line that includes Israeli player Idan Nahmias. Walla explained: "To play in the two matches against Hapoel Tel Aviv on July 23 and 30, he must first officially transfer and be registered in the team's European roster. Even after that, his participation may be premature due to adaptation and coordination issues with the rest of the defenders."
Negotiations for Hossam Abdel Magid's transfer are at an advanced stage. Egyptian media sources and the global transfer market website Transfermarkt have revealed a final agreement between Zamalek's management and the Bulgarian club. Key financial details of the deal are as follows: Zamalek will receive €1.5 million (approximately $1.6 million) for the player's transfer. The contract includes a clause granting Zamalek 20% of any future transfer fee from Ludogorets to another club.
Egyptian fans are awaiting the official announcement of the deal, curious about the coming days' developments regarding the Bulgarian team's European roster and the player's potential participation in sensitive continental matches.
