The Algerian Baghdad Bounedjah revealed the reasons behind the failure of his transfer to Al Ahly of Egypt during the last winter transfer window.

The player was linked with joining Al Ahly in the winter transfer window, but the deal did not go through.

Baghdad Bounedjah said via "beIN Sports": "Indeed, there were communications between the managements of Al Ahly and Al Shamal, but an agreement regarding my transfer was not reached. The management of Al Shamal rejected the matter and requested my stay due to the club's project that they want me to be a part of."

He added: "It was an honor for me to have my name linked to Al Ahly, and I was very excited and happy to go to Egypt, and of course, I wanted that. Thank God for everything, I wish all the best for Al Ahly, and what is being said now about the existence of negotiations is just rumors."