Mohamed Raif, the president of Al-Ismaily Club, emphasized the interest of several clubs in supporting the Fortress of the Draywish in order to return the first football team to competing in the Egyptian Premier League.
Raif said in a statement via the program "Lagha wa El Tania" on "Mega FM" radio: "Many clubs have contacted us to lend us players to support the team, led by Al-Ahly, Al-Zamalek, and El Masry of Port Said."
He continued: "We are optimistic about the lifting of the transfer ban before next January, and we will wait for support from the clubs that want to help us."
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He clarified: "Only two cases remain; the first concerns the player Mohamed Ben Hamasa, and the second concerns Al-Nجوم Club. We are working to resolve them in order to lift the transfer ban."
He noted: "It is difficult to judge Al-Ismaily Club based on a single match played this season. This is the fourth year we have not signed a new deal, but the current players will rise to the occasion."
He added: "Al-Ismaily will return stronger. We are currently working on developing the youth sector and amending player contracts. The anxiety suffered by the fans of the Yellow Fortress is justified."
He concluded: "Al-Ismaily needs the support of everyone. Only two cases remain to lift the transfer ban. Al-Ismaily is a historic club, and the club's identity and license are the reason for rejecting the merger project. This project is unacceptable to us; other clubs might accept it, but we are currently working on presenting investment matters concerning the club and the stadium, and the transfer ban will be lifted before January, God willing."
