An official from the coastal club revealed that the player put his signature to the contract shortly after both outfits reached a final agreement.

"Al-Nadi opted to join Ismaili because he was not compatible with the lifestyle of Cairo," the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told FilGoal.com.

The 28-year-old played for Suez-based sides Ghazl and Cement before joining Police early this season.

However, he was nothing more than a substitute with the Cairo club.

Al-Nadi is Ismaili's fourth signing this winter, following the acquisition of Mohamed Mohsen Abou-Greisha, Mozambique defender Dario Khan and forward Mohamed Hegazi.