Zamalek edge closer to completing move for CS Sfaxien defender Hamza Mathlouthi
Zamalek edges closer to completing a move for Hamza Mathlouthi from CS Sfaxien ahead of the summer transfer window according to latest reports in Egypt.
Mathlouthi has been a key member of the Club Sportif Sfaxien set up this season and has been target by both Zamalek and Al Ahly since begining of the season.
However, Zamalek are now set to complete the signing of the Tunisian International ahead of their rivals after CS Sfaxien revealing talks between the current CAF Super Club holders.
Secretary-General of Sfaxien, Moez El-Mestery, confirmed that Zamalek are in advanced stage of negotiations with them over a deal for their defender Mathlouthi.
“Zamalek are in advanced talks with Mathlouthi to acquire his services in the summer and they presented a lucrative offer,” Moez El-Mestery told IFM channel.
“When he signs a deal with Zamalek, he’ll have to finish the season with us first before he moves to Cairo if the Egyptian league resumes. If it gets cancelled, then things could change.
“Hazma [Mathlouthi] is a very experienced and disciplined player, but I can affirm that his time at the club is almost over.”
Interest in Mathlouthi comes when Zamalek have parted ways with Tunisian international Hamdi Naaguez before coronavirus pandemic put suspension on African football, and in the same line as well, Hazem Emam has failed to impress manager Patrice Carteron at right-back.
Nagguez meanwhile terminated his contract back in December due to unpaid wages as his time at the club came to an unfortunate end.
A host of players on the African continent have been linked with the Egyptian side but if Moez El-Mestery’s confirmation over talks is anything to go by, Carteron’s side will sign Mathlouthi when the summer transfer window finally opens.
Mathlouthi has made a total of 17 appearances across all competitions this season, netting two goals and with three assists.
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