Player agent Omar Zaalouk has dropped a major bombshell revealing that Zamalek are in talks with former Real Madrid and Spain captain Sergio Ramos.
Ramos, aged 38, is currently a free agent after his contract with Sevilla expired last summer, and was unable to find a new club despite links to Saudi Arabia last summer.
With four UEFA Champions League titles, two Euros, and the 2010 World Cup to his name, Ramos has a vast experience that would make any club dream of acquiring his services.
And it looks like Cairo giants Zamalek were fazed by the prospect of singing the veteran defender, having already opened negotiations with him, according to player agent Omar Zaalouk.
Speaking to OnTime Sports, Zaalouk said: “I am responsible for several matters related to Zamalek, such as the signing of Sidy Ndiaye and Jamal Mutyaba.
“Ali Hisham Nasr, the club’s marketing official, contacted me about the possibility of negotiating with Sergio Ramos.
“I reached out to Sergio Ramos’ brother, Rene, who is also his agent, to negotiate a transfer to Zamalek. Ramos did not object to playing in the Egyptian Premier League.
“The talks haven’t ended, but negotiations have been temporarily put on hold until the end of the CAF Super Cup.
“Zamalek made an official offer to sign Ramos, but he requested a higher financial amount than what was offered, so we are trying to reach a middle ground.
“For the record, the financial difference isn’t large, and the chances of completing the deal are 50-50.
“I don’t know if Zamalek will handle the deal alone or if businesspeople who love the club will get involved, but for now, the deal isn’t closed, and it’s very possible it could be completed after the Super Cup.”
Ramos started his career at Sevilla, before going on to represent Real Madrid for 16 years, which was followed by two spells at Paris Saint Germain and his boyhood club Sevilla.
The 38-year-old has managed to win 22 major honours during his career, which also saw him play for Spain 180 times across four World Cups and three European championships.