Gabonese striker Malick Evouna has indicated that he has agreed to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly, with Zamalek also showing interest in the Wydad Casablanca player.
According to Egyptian media, Zamalek reportedly pulled out of the race to sign the player following a failure to meet the player’s salary demands from his agents, however, they agreed with the player’s club Wydad.
Although the Red Devils were said to be reluctant in paying a hefty transfer fee, the club’s official tasked with scouting new talent, Haitham Orabi, was determined to strike a deal for the highly-rated 22-year-old.
"I have already chosen Ahly as my next destination. I informed the club's president Said Naciri and coach John Toshack of my desire to leave and join 'the club of the century'," said Evouna.
MABROUK HOPING TO STAY
"I did not choose Ahly by chance. I'm fully aware of the club's calibre and reputation in Africa… and I want to help them add to their many titles. My family has also supported me in that decision.
"Zamalek are not the only side that I had turned down. There were some offers from other Arab and European teams but I was convinced that Ahly's offer was the best, given their pedigree.
“I'm not undervaluing the other sides including Zamalek, whom I have great respect for because they are one of the greatest clubs in Africa.”
Evouna has 11 international appearances with six goals next to his name after making his debut for the Panthers in 2012.
He joined Wydad from Gabon's CF Mounana in the summer of 2013 and finished as the Moroccan league's top scorer last season with 16 goals in 26 matches.
Should Evouna completes his move to Ahly, who have yet to officially announce that they had acquired his services, he will be the second foreign striker to join the club after Ghanaian John Antwi.
Local reports said the deal will exceed $2 million which is a huge sum according to the Egyptian standards of football.
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