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Al Ahly 2026–27 season and squad transitions

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Al Ahly has commenced its 2026–27 Egyptian Premier League campaign under Moroccan manager Hussein Ammouta, following a pre-season training camp in Spain and a historic appearance at the Joan Gamper Trophy at Spotify Camp Nou. The summer transfer window saw the departure of Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet and Alieu Diang, replaced by a squad featuring five foreign players and several academy talents. Internal management is navigating complex contract negotiations and medical concerns. Negotiations with Mohamed Hany and Yasser Ibrahim have reportedly stalled; both players are seeking contracts valued at 35 million EGP, while the club has offered 25 million EGP plus 10 million EGP in incentives. Hany continues to request the removal of participation-based clauses. ~~Additionally, reports suggest~~ Regarding Yasser Ibrahim, while the club ~~is seeking~~ has offered a renewal to ~~terminate the~~ retain him, his future remains uncertain as his contract nears its end. Despite rumors of ~~Croatian manager Marino Posic, though~~ interest from Al Ain FC or Al Ahly Benghazi, no final decision has been made. Additionally, club officials face conflicting information regarding the ~~absence~~ potential sale of ~~a specific release clause may require~~ Mostafa Ibrahim from Al ~~Ahly to pay his remaining salary in full.~~ Ittihad Alexandria. Regarding player health, Yasser Ibrahim is ~~undergoing intensive~~ in the final stages of rehabilitation for an ankle injury ahead of the derby against Zamalek. If he remains unavailable, Moroccan defender Ashraf Dari may make his season debut. To address broader injury trends, Vice President Yassin Mansour has proposed hiring a foreign doctor to lead ligament injuries. Midfielder Karim El Debess is currently in the ~~medical staff. Administratively, Ayman Fathy Hussein, Chairman~~ second stage of ~~Al Ahly Football Company, maintains that the club adheres to a strict salary cap, utilizing performance-based bonuses~~ recovery for an adductor muscle strain, while Ali Mahmoud has returned to ~~manage compensation. Meanwhile, the~~ full training. The club is ~~considering requesting that the Egyptian Football Association exempt its international players from~~ managing a dense schedule, including a Capital Cup match against Petroleum Assiut on October 7, a derby against Zamalek on October 11, and an upcoming ~~friendly against South Africa~~ African Confederation Cup trip to ~~allow for rest.~~ face Kitara in Uganda.

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