Hossam Abdelmaguid is a 24-year-old Egyptian central defender who plays for Zamalek, a club he joined in July 2019. He is seeking a transfer to Europe. The 1.94m tall player has 12 caps for his country. His agent stated that West Bromwich Albion and Anderlecht are interested in signing him. The agent also said that a meeting had been held with representatives from both clubs to review their offers.
Abdelmaguid has one year left on his contract and is not expected to be very expensive. His market value is €1.8 million. He has made 19 appearances and scored 3 goals in the Egyptian Premier League this season. Young Boys Bern, FC Porto, and Middlesbrough have also been previously linked with the defender. A potential transfer was reportedly discussed for around €2.8 million in April 2026. In January 2026, Zamalek was reportedly seeking between €1.9 million and €2.8 million for the player.
