Why Al Ahly's Move for Haitham Hassan Fell Through

Reports indicate that Haitham Hassan's impressive performance in the World Cup was the main reason behind the failure of his transfer to Al Ahly, after both parties were on the verge of finalizing the deal before the global competition began.

Shabana confirmed in his statements on the "Number One" program aired on CBC that Hossam Hassan was on the verge of joining Al Ahly during the current summer transfer window.

The club stated: "Al Ahly has finalized its agreement with the player before the World Cup, whether on loan or through a permanent purchase, and all details of the deal have been agreed upon."

Shabana concluded his statements by saying: "Hossam Hassan's brilliance in the tournament has made him one of the standout players, attracting numerous offers, which has changed the stance on the transfer."