“Zamalek contacted me through their former star Mohamed Sabri and singer Hani Shaker,” said the 26-year-old defender.

If the Whites want to get back their former player they should pay $300 000 for Rizespor, the same price the latter paid to get him in January.

“I know I had previously announced I wanted to get back to Ahli but that doesn’t affect my negotiations with Zamalek as I never criticized the club and I respect its officials.”

Saied moved to Turkey in January and helped Rizespor to survive among the elites.

Despite producing an impressive performance during this period, the international defender said he wanted to leave especially that he had an offer from Al-Zafra from United Arab Emirates.