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Assad Al-Hamlawi leaving Universitatea Craiova?
According to journalist Mohamed Tarek, Assad Al-Hamlawi was on the transfer list of Al-Ahly Cairo in the summer. Negotiations between Universitatea Craiova and Al-Ahly Cairo did not result in an agreement, as Universitatea Craiova reportedly requested a transfer fee of 5 million euros. Mohamed Tarek also stated that Al-Hamlawi, through his agent, requested an annual salary of 2 million dollars, and that this amount exceeded Al-Ahly Cairo's salary budget. Al-Ahly Cairo withdrew from the discussions after learning of this salary demand. Mohamed Tarek explained that the transfer was closed quickly by Al-Ahly due to the high transfer fee and salary demands.
According to journalist Mohamed Tarek, Assad Al-Hamlawi was on the transfer list of Al-Ahly Cairo in the summer. Negotiations between Universitatea Craiova and Al-Ahly Cairo did not result in an agreement, as Universitatea Craiova reportedly requested a transfer fee of 5 million euros. Mohamed Tarek also stated that Al-Hamlawi, through his agent, requested an annual salary of 2 million dollars, and that this amount exceeded Al-Ahly Cairo's salary budget. Al-Ahly Cairo withdrew from the discussions after learning of this salary demand. Mohamed Tarek explained that the transfer was closed quickly by Al-Ahly due to the high transfer fee and salary demands.
According to Palestinian journalist Khaled Abu Zaher, Al-Ahly Cairo will try again to sign Assad Al-Hamlawi during the winter break, after the parties failed to reach an agreement in the summer when Al-Ahly was in contact with the club from Bănie. The Palestinian press announced that Al-Ahly will resume talks with Craiova in January. However, according to journalist Abdul Hakim Abu Alam, Al-Ahly Cairo stated they do not plan to strengthen their attacking department in the winter transfer window. The reason given is that coach Hussein Ammouta currently has multiple options. The club mentioned they have four strikers in the squad and two other players who can be used in attack if needed, which makes a center-forward not a priority. Regarding Assad Al-Hamlawi, Al-Ahly confirmed he was a player of interest to them in the summer, but Universitatea Craiova asked for 5 million euros. The club stated the talks ended because of these financial demands, which they considered exaggerated. Al-Ahly added that their main objective for the winter transfer period will be to strengthen the defensive department by acquiring a center-back.
According to Palestinian journalist Khaled Abu Zaher, Al-Ahly Cairo will try again to sign Assad Al-Hamlawi during the winter break, after the parties failed to reach an agreement in the summer when Al-Ahly was in contact with the club from Bănie. The Palestinian press announced that Al-Ahly will resume talks with Craiova in January. However, according to journalist Abdul Hakim Abu Alam, Al-Ahly Cairo stated they do not plan to strengthen their attacking department in the winter transfer window. The reason given is that coach Hussein Ammouta currently has multiple options. The club mentioned they have four strikers in the squad and two other players who can be used in attack if needed, which makes a center-forward not a priority. Regarding Assad Al-Hamlawi, Al-Ahly confirmed he was a player of interest to them in the summer, but Universitatea Craiova asked for 5 million euros. The club stated the talks ended because of these financial demands, which they considered exaggerated. Al-Ahly added that their main objective for the winter transfer period will be to strengthen the defensive department by acquiring a center-back.
Assad Al Hamlawi has stated that there are only rumors about his transfer. He feels comfortable staying at his current club, adding that the team is wonderful and he has good friends there. Al Hamlawi also said that they want to play in European matches and are aiming for a level of play above the standard of the league.
Assad Al Hamlawi has stated that there are only rumors about his transfer. He feels comfortable staying at his current club, adding that the team is wonderful and he has good friends there. Al Hamlawi also said that they want to play in European matches and are aiming for a level of play above the standard of the league.
According to truemedia.ro, the management of Pyramids has decided not to sign Assad Al-Hamlawi. The club's executives considered the five million euro sum requested by Universitatea Craiova to be too high. Furthermore, Assad Al-Hamlawi was not enthusiastic about playing in Africa, even though he would have received a salary of 1,200,000 euros.
According to truemedia.ro, the management of Pyramids has decided not to sign Assad Al-Hamlawi. The club's executives considered the five million euro sum requested by Universitatea Craiova to be too high. Furthermore, Assad Al-Hamlawi was not enthusiastic about playing in Africa, even though he would have received a salary of 1,200,000 euros.
Felgueiras stated that it is normal that Al Hamlawi is approached and that there is interest after the season he had. Felgueiras also said that everyone at Universitatea Craiova is available for a transfer and has a price. He mentioned that Al Hamlawi currently has a minor injury.
Felgueiras stated that it is normal that Al Hamlawi is approached and that there is interest after the season he had. Felgueiras also said that everyone at Universitatea Craiova is available for a transfer and has a price. He mentioned that Al Hamlawi currently has a minor injury.
According to Egyptian press, Assad Al-Hamlawi was the main target for Al Ahly Cairo for the striker position this summer, and Al Ahly Cairo was forced to give up the transfer due to the very high sum demanded by Universitatea Craiova for the player's release. It was previously reported that Mihai Rotaru expected no less than 4 million euros for the striker. The striker scored 16 goals last season.
According to Egyptian press, Assad Al-Hamlawi was the main target for Al Ahly Cairo for the striker position this summer, and Al Ahly Cairo was forced to give up the transfer due to the very high sum demanded by Universitatea Craiova for the player's release. It was previously reported that Mihai Rotaru expected no less than 4 million euros for the striker. The striker scored 16 goals last season.
Assad Al-Hamlawi is a target for Al-Ahly Cairo. The club's interest in transferring the player has increased following his recent performance in the Champions League qualifiers. On 'On Sport', journalist Ibrahim Abdel Gawad stated that Al-Ahly Cairo has a budget of five million dollars for the transfer window, with a significant portion allocated for signing offensive players. Assad Al-Hamlawi is at the top of their list, and negotiations are currently underway. Journalist Ahmad Kotaish has also reported on Al-Ahly Cairo's interest in the player.
Assad Al-Hamlawi is a target for Al-Ahly Cairo. The club's interest in transferring the player has increased following his recent performance in the Champions League qualifiers. On 'On Sport', journalist Ibrahim Abdel Gawad stated that Al-Ahly Cairo has a budget of five million dollars for the transfer window, with a significant portion allocated for signing offensive players. Assad Al-Hamlawi is at the top of their list, and negotiations are currently underway. Journalist Ahmad Kotaish has also reported on Al-Ahly Cairo's interest in the player.
Al-Ahly Cairo have continued to insist on the transfer of striker Assad Al-Hamlawi. At the beginning of June, Al-Hamlawi said through his agent that he wanted to play with Craiova in the Champions League qualifiers. The Egyptian club has continued its pursuit of signing the Palestinian forward. According to Egyptian journalist Mohamed Rashwan, Al-Ahly Cairo has intensified its efforts to sign an attacking duo for the new season. The club has studied the CVs of some South American strikers, but Assad Al-Hamlawi remains Al-Ahly’s main target. The Al-Ahly management still hopes to reach an agreement with Craiova for this transfer in the coming weeks, and according to the Egyptian journalist, negotiations have intensified in recent days.
Al-Ahly Cairo have continued to insist on the transfer of striker Assad Al-Hamlawi. At the beginning of June, Al-Hamlawi said through his agent that he wanted to play with Craiova in the Champions League qualifiers. The Egyptian club has continued its pursuit of signing the Palestinian forward. According to Egyptian journalist Mohamed Rashwan, Al-Ahly Cairo has intensified its efforts to sign an attacking duo for the new season. The club has studied the CVs of some South American strikers, but Assad Al-Hamlawi remains Al-Ahly’s main target. The Al-Ahly management still hopes to reach an agreement with Craiova for this transfer in the coming weeks, and according to the Egyptian journalist, negotiations have intensified in recent days.
According to Sport.pl, the player's agent has made a statement regarding his client's future, emphasizing that the player wants to stay in Europe. The agent dismissed the possibility of a transfer to Egypt's Al Ahly Cairo. He reportedly thanked the club for their interest but stated that currently a move to Egypt is not in his client's plans, adding that he hopes the speculation on this matter will end.
According to Sport.pl, the player's agent has made a statement regarding his client's future, emphasizing that the player wants to stay in Europe. The agent dismissed the possibility of a transfer to Egypt's Al Ahly Cairo. He reportedly thanked the club for their interest but stated that currently a move to Egypt is not in his client's plans, adding that he hopes the speculation on this matter will end.
The Romanian sports portal 'Sport Ro' reports that Mainz 05 is interested in striker Assad Al-Hamlawi. The Palestinian national player is currently under contract with Universitatea Craiova.
The Romanian sports portal 'Sport Ro' reports that Mainz 05 is interested in striker Assad Al-Hamlawi. The Palestinian national player is currently under contract with Universitatea Craiova.
Assad Al-Hamlawi, a 25-year-old Palestinian international centre-forward, is attracting attention from clubs from Europe and/or the Arab region. Universitatea Craiova can request a transfer fee of several million euros for Assad Al-Hamlawi. A source stated that they could definitely get over 10 million euros if they consider Romanchuk, Anzor, Assad, and Nsimba, but that they must think very carefully. Al-Hamlawi joined the club in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2028. He has three caps for Palestine and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €1.40m. AEK Athens has been recently linked with the player. In May 2026, it was reported that the Greek club was willing to offer up to €1.6 million, an amount that Universitatea Craiova considered insufficient. His transfer from Śląsk Wrocław in July 2025 was for a fee reported to be between €950,000 and €1.0 million, plus bonuses.
Assad Al-Hamlawi, a 25-year-old Palestinian international centre-forward, is attracting attention from clubs from Europe and/or the Arab region. Universitatea Craiova can request a transfer fee of several million euros for Assad Al-Hamlawi. A source stated that they could definitely get over 10 million euros if they consider Romanchuk, Anzor, Assad, and Nsimba, but that they must think very carefully. Al-Hamlawi joined the club in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2028. He has three caps for Palestine and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €1.40m. AEK Athens has been recently linked with the player. In May 2026, it was reported that the Greek club was willing to offer up to €1.6 million, an amount that Universitatea Craiova considered insufficient. His transfer from Śląsk Wrocław in July 2025 was for a fee reported to be between €950,000 and €1.0 million, plus bonuses.
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