Sports critic Amr Al-Dardir revealed a surprise regarding Al-Ahly's negotiations with Egyptian player Mostafa Mohamed, the star of Nantes in France.

Al-Dardir said on Facebook: "The loyal Zamalek fan Mostafa Mohamed yesterday closed the door completely in the face of Al-Ahly officials after negotiations and persistent efforts that lasted more than a month. Each time the matter was presented to him, he refused, so Al-Ahly officials got tired and said they wouldn't contact him again."

He continued: "So why am I saying this? Because today you will find all Al-Ahly media claiming that Al-Ahly did not negotiate with Mostafa Mohamed, even though they tried in every way and Nantes was willing due to the financial offer, but the player's desire prevailed."

Meanwhile, Al-Ahly is preparing to play a match tomorrow, Thursday, against Pharco in the fifth round of the Cairo Capital Cup.