Media figure Ahmed Hassan revealed that Zamalek has delayed the payment of the first installment to Ukrainian club Oleksandriya regarding the transfer of Brazilian Juan Alfinha.

Hassan stated on Facebook: "A source in the Zamalek board: Yes, we have delayed the payment of the first installment for Brazilian Alfinha... Since the land withdrawal crisis, we have communicated with the Ukrainian club and informed them of the delay in collecting financial revenues for the club that hindered the payment of the installment... and the Ukrainian club has not complained to FIFA so far.

Zamalek officially announced the signing of Brazilian Juan Alfinha Bezeira for four seasons coming from Ukrainian club Oleksandriya during the summer transfer window.

The player signed the transfer contracts to Zamalek after agreeing on all the details related to the deal with the player and Oleksandriya.