Hossam Abdel Majeed, the Bulgarian Ludogorets player, explained the reason for preferring to pursue a professional experience in Europe over Gulf offers, and revealed his goals with the Egyptian national team.
Hossam Abdel Majeed
Club: Ludogorets Razgrad
The international defender joined the Bulgarian champion coming from Zamalek in a deal worth 1.5 million euros.
Hossam Abdel Majeed, Ludogorets player, said in statements to africafoot: "Every player dreams of moving to Europe, and Ludogorets was the closest option for me. I see this as a good step. I have to work hard, and the rest is in God's hands. I just have to strive".
He added, "Within a year or a year and a half at most, I will take a much bigger step, and as I said, everything is in God's hands".
He continued, "I made the decision to join the team long before the World Cup; during the tournament I was not a starter, and if I had played things would have been different, but I am working hard to develop and become a starter during the 2030 World Cup".
He concluded, "I preferred Ludogorets over the Gulf offers because it was the best and most serious, even though the Gulf offers were financially stronger, because my goal is to join a more famous league and contribute to my country's success, honor Zamalek my childhood club, and pave the way for young Zamalek players to become professionals in Europe".
It was learned by FilGoal.com that Zamalek stipulated receiving one million and 500 thousand euros paid in one lump sum immediately upon signing the contracts, in addition to an additional 300 thousand in incentives linked to the team winning the league or cup as well as participation in European competitions.
Ludogorets will participate in the European Conference qualifiers next season.
The Bulgarian team has won 14 league titles, 4 Bulgarian Cups, and 9 Super Cups.
Hossam Abdel Majeed joined Zamalek's first team after being promoted from the youth ranks in the summer of 2019, and his contract with Zamalek expires next summer.
Hossam Abdel Majeed played 171 matches with Zamalek, scoring 15 goals and providing one assist.
He won three Egyptian League titles, two Egypt Cups, one African Super Cup, and one CAF Confederation Cup with Zamalek.
Hossam Abdel Majeed participated with the Egyptian national team in the 2026 World Cup and played in two matches without scoring or assisting.
The Egyptian national team exited the World Cup in the round of 16 after losing to Argentina 3-2.
