Captain Mahmoud Al-Khatib, president of Al-Ahly Club, held an extensive meeting with Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, and Mohamed Kamel, president of the Red Castle Holding Company, to discuss ways of cooperation regarding the Al-Ahly Club stadium project, during the visit of the Al-Ahly delegation to Barcelona.

The meeting came as part of the ongoing coordination plan between Al-Ahly and the Red Castle Company, which aims to benefit from the experiences of major European clubs in managing stadiums and their facilities. The two sides discussed mechanisms for cooperation in the new stadium project, in addition to exchanging experiences in managing sports events and enhancing the commercial returns of modern stadiums.

The meeting was attended by several Barcelona officials, including Vice President Jordi Sensi and Director of Institutional Affairs Xavier Puig. Al-Khatib was keen to present a shield and an Al-Ahly jersey to Laporta as a commemorative gift, while the latter affirmed his pride in the strong relationships that bind the two clubs.

The Al-Ahly stadium project is considered one of the largest strategic projects for the club, as the management aims to build a modern sports facility that meets the best global standards. Details of partnerships and the implementation steps for the project are expected to be announced soon.