Board member and general supervisor of Al Ahly Sayed Abdel-Hafiz, has approved the proposed move of budding talented midfielder Belal Attia to Spain’s Racing Club from the Egyptian outfit.
According to reports in Egypt, Abdel-Hafiz informed the player’s representatives that initial clearance for the transfer has been granted for the switch to be completed this month.
Discussions are expected over certain contractual clauses, as the agreement would see Attia join Racing Club on a season-and-a-half loan, with an option for the Spanish side to make the move permanent.
Al-Ahly had previously received an official offer from Racing Club Santander, which the club’s management reviewed before granting the green light.
Born in 2008, Belal Attia is regarded as one of Egypt’s most promising young talents since his breakthrough in the Al Ahly set up.
He has previously undergone trials with German sides Stuttgart and Hannover, and impressed on the international stage with Egypt’s U-15 national team during last November’s Junior World Cup.
