The Saudi club Al-Ittihad has begun its official steps to contract with Imam Ashour, the Egyptian Al-Ahly midfielder, during the current summer transfer period, as part of its endeavor to strengthen its ranks with one of the most prominent Egyptian football stars.
The Saudi Al-Weam newspaper reported that the Al-Ittihad administration is preparing to submit an official offer to Al-Ahly in the coming hours, taking advantage of the strong financial situation that the club is experiencing, in order to open the door to negotiations to resolve the deal.
And interest is coming. Al-Ittihad included Imam Ashour after the remarkable performances he performed with the Egyptian national team in the 2026 World Cup, where he was one of the most prominent elements of the “Pharaohs” and contributed greatly to reaching the round of 16, which is the best achievement achieved by the Egyptian national team in the history of its participation in the World Cup.
On the other hand, Imam Ashour, who is 28 years old, has a contract with Al-Ahly that extends until the summer of 2028, while the club’s management is working to extend his contract during the coming period, in light of its commitment to With the player continuing and benefiting from his services for as long as possible.
It is expected that the coming days will witness new developments in this file, while awaiting Al-Ahly’s position on the upcoming offer, amid Al-Ittihad’s interest in resolving the deal and strengthening its midfield before the start of the new season.