Zizou Addresses Contract Renewal Concerns at Zamalek

Ahmed Mustafa 'Zizou' from Zamalek expressed his commitment to the club during financial struggles, emphasizing mutual respect between players and the club's management amid contract renewal discussions.


Zizou Addresses Contract Renewal Concerns at Zamalek

The attacking Egyptian club "Zamalek" Ahmed Mustafa "Zizo" issued a statement regarding his contract with the club. In the statement, published on his official account on Instagram, "Zizo" stated: "I respect and value the love of the fans of the club 'Zamalek', I would like to clarify the following: I do not like to delve into details, I prefer to respond on the pitch, because that is my job."

"When the club sees that the extraction of benefits from material aspects, related to me, in its interests, I will be ready to cooperate in any possible way". He concluded: "Ultimately, my only goal is to see the club 'Zamalek' and its fans in the best condition and position."

However, there have been many undeniable news, the reasons for which are unknown to me, and there are still those who are trying to use my name to spark disputes". Ahmed Mustafa added: "My primary and ultimate goal is to maintain the stability of the club, and I believe that the club 'Zamalek' and its fans deserve only the best constantly.

"I am fully aware of the difficulties the board of directors is facing due to accumulated financial burdens and larger expenses that the club incurs during the financial crisis," he said. "If the club 'Zamalek' wants me to stay, I will remain until the end of the financial crisis. I believe that the relationship between the club and its players should be built on mutual respect, especially under the circumstances of the difficulties that the club is experiencing in the present time".

"In this context, I believe that speaking on this issue is a sad and extremely unnecessary act, and this should stop. We all understand what the club is going through, and it should not be scorned by any side or attributed blame without clear evidence," he continued. "As for this situation, I have always demonstrated my love and loyalty to the club 'Zamalek' and its fans, and I do not need to justify it.

"If I am the last file to be considered after the players' salary payments, contract extensions, and attracting new players, then I am ready to wait."