It is true that Al-Ettifaq is seeking to contract with Ahmed Sayed Zizo, the star of Zamalek, but in fact, coach Steven Gerrard does not like the idea of signing the Egyptian star very much.
According to press reports, the Al-Ettifaq administration offered Gerrard the idea of contracting with Zizo, but he initially rejected it and saw that he would not be the hoped-for reinforcement for the Saudi club this winter.
However, the Al-Ettifaq administration insisted on its opinion that Zizo would be an ideal choice for the right wing position, and worked to convince Gerrard of the idea.
In the end, the English coach submitted to the administration’s desire, and Al-Ettifaq began to move officially to conclude the deal.
If Zizo moves to Al-Ettifaq, it will be on loan for only 6 months, with the inclusion of a non-mandatory purchase clause that can be activated next summer.
In principle, Al-Ettifaq already has an agreement with Zizo on all personal details, while the Zamalek administration has not made its final decision to accept or reject the contract.
If Zamalek accepts, the White Club will earn $1.5 million from Zizo’s loan, with the player renewing his contract for another 3 years, and Al-Ettifaq can buy him next summer for $3 million.
