Khaled El Ghandour praises Bassem Morsi after his comments on rejecting Al Ahly

Bassem Morsi, the former Zamalek SC player, has confirmed that he received official negotiations from Al Ahly FC during his football career, stating that he declined the offer in appreciation for the favor Zamalek SC had done for him. This was highlighted by journalist Khaled El Ghandour on his official Facebook page.

Khaled El Ghandour commented on Bassem Morsi's statements, saying: "A person of principles who respects the bond... Some people leave, and some remain, earning my respect."

Bassem Morsi stated during comments on a podcast on social media: "I swear by God, Al Ahly FC negotiated with me, but I refused, because I would never betray Zamalek SC no matter the temptations."

He added: "Zamalek SC has a great favor on me and my family; it is the one that provided me with cars, got me a house, and it is the one that gave me a name, value, and status in society."

The former Zamalek SC player confirmed that he cannot forget the club's favor towards him or easily part with his relationship with its fans, who played a significant role in his rise to the status he has achieved. He stressed his pride in the time he spent within the white castle.