"I agreed in principal to join Harras, I was also approached by Petrojet but I prefer the Harras option," he told FilGoal.com.

Al-Shater is almost certain to leave Ahli, despite Hossam Al-Badri's comments last month that the 32-year-old is staying.

The Egypt international, who still has one year left on his contract with Ahli, was linked with a move to the Gulf area in late.

The former Ismaili defender struggled with injuries last season, which saw him playing a scant role in the Reds' victorious league campaign.