A dispute involving player Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” has escalated beyond football’s regulatory framework after Zamalek’s financial officer announced intentions to bring the matter before Egypt’s legislative body. Hossam El-Mandouh, who serves as both the club’s treasurer and a member of Parliament, has expressed concerns about significant inconsistencies in the athlete’s contractual documentation with the Egyptian Football Association.
El-Mandouh highlighted a substantial gap between the compensation Zizo reportedly requested from Zamalek and the amount officially registered with football authorities. According to the official, the player sought 80 million pounds annually from the club, yet his registered contract with the governing body lists only 5 million pounds. El-Mandouh clarified that Zizo is the specific case he referenced, while maintaining that similar discrepancies exist across multiple player agreements within Egyptian football.
The treasurer indicated his intention to petition Parliament to investigate player contracts comprehensively, asserting that state involvement is necessary to examine existing agreements. He referenced statements from the Egyptian Football Association’s leadership regarding the validity of certain contracts, suggesting these comments raise serious accountability questions within the sport’s administrative structure.
This parliamentary intervention adds a new dimension to the ongoing Zizo situation, which has already generated substantial controversy following his departure from Zamalek. The player declined to renew his contract and subsequently joined Al-Ahly as a free agent, prompting formal complaints from both clubs to the Egyptian Football Association.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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