Portuguese coach José Gomes, the current coach of Al-Fateh, surprised Zamalek's management with an official request to settle his overdue payments after recently leaving the club due to a financial crisis.

Gomes left Zamalek after his payments were delayed for three months, prompting him to legally terminate his contract and subsequently move to coach Al-Fateh.

The Portuguese coach sent an official letter to Zamalek's management, demanding his financial dues, which puts additional pressure on the club amid its financial troubles.

Zamalek's management is trying to resolve overdue payment issues, especially regarding former coaches like Gomes and Swiss Christian Gross, to avoid new penalties that could lead to a ban on player registration.

This comes as Zamalek prepares to face Modern Sport tomorrow in the Round of 16 of the Egypt Cup, in a match where the team aims to achieve victory despite the financial crises.