Abdullah Al-Saeed, the star of Zamalek Club's first football team, announced his continuation with the White Castle during the new season.
Al-Saeed confirmed in an official statement that he had decided to remain with the White Castle after considering retirement from football and ending his career wearing the Zamalek shirt.
Abdullah said in a statement on his official Instagram account: "From the first moment I joined the great entity called Zamalek Club, I have considered myself part of this big family, one of the sons of this great club, and one of its fans. What I have experienced during this period was not just a passing phase in my life, but the most important stations of my football career among this crowd from whom I have seen nothing but love and appreciation."
He added: "Everything that has been circulating in the past hours is completely untrue. I have never rebelled against Zamalek Club, and losing Zamalek and its great fans will never be my choice no matter what happens. I have been honored to be here."
He continued: "I considered retiring and ending my football career with the jersey I truly loved, and that moment will inevitably come. This is something that took some time and coincided with the start of the team's preparation period, which is why I was absent from joining them at the beginning."
He went on: "As a member of this family that has seen its true meaning in every situation, I affirm my full respect and appreciation for Zamalek Club, its fans, and its board of directors and the decisions it makes, and I am honored to be among its ranks this season."
He concluded: "I pledge to the great fans that I will put Zamalek's interest first, and I promise them to fight and compete in all competitions in the upcoming season. Long live Zamalek and its loyal fans."
