Moroccan forward Achraf Bencharki’s move to Zamalek have reportedly fallen through after receiving offers from Qatar.
The 29-year-old is currently a free agent after his deal with Qatari side Al-Rayyan came to an end after just one season with the club.
After almost two months without a club, Bencharki was on the verge of a return to Zamalek after both parties managed to reach an agreement, except for just bonuses and the signing fee.
It’s understood that Bencharki demanded to receive a hefty part of his salary as a signing fee, something the club can’t afford right now and prefers to pay in installments.
After a stall in negotiations, Bencharki received two offers from Qatar, believed to be better financially than Zamalek’s, and the player travelled to the Middle Eastern country to discuss them further.
The two clubs are understood to be his former club Al-Rayyan and Al-Gharafa, with a photo circulating showing the player in an official talk with one of the club’s representatives.
Bencharki represented Zamalek between 2019 to 2022, making 109 appearances for the Whites, scoring 41 goals and assisting 29 while winning six trophies with the club.
The Morrocan then left to join Emirati side Al-Hazira on a free transfer after his deal expired, spending one year in the UAE, before joining Al-Rayyan, where he also played for just one season.