CAIRO: Emad Meteb’s proposed move to Standard Liege took a major twist after the striker was denied from travelling by the Egyptian Military.
Meteb, who passed a medical before signing a two-year contract with Standard last week, was on his way back to Belgium.
But the 27-year-old’s agent said that security denied his exit from Egypt as his military status is still unclear.
"Meteb and I were about to make the flight to Belgium, but we were surprised to learn that he is denied from travelling," agent Nader Shawki told FilGoal.com.
"They say he is due to turn up for military duty in February.
"I can’t deny that this problem could have an effect on Meteb’s move to Belgium."
Meanwhile, Ahly vice-chairman Mahmoud Al-Khatib indicated the club’s awareness of Meteb’s case, indicating that the Egypt forward’s place is “reserved”.
"I know about the problem, but we will have to react quickly as the registration window closes on Thursday," the Ahly legend told Nile Sport TV.
"I told Meteb before that his place with Ahly is reserved in case he decided to stay in Egypt. The board will discuss the matter soon."
Ahly were in talks with Meteb over an extension before he decided to join Standard this month.
Should the Standard deal be cancelled, Meteb could be subject to a FIFA sanction as he had already penned a contract with the club.
The three-time African Cup of Nations winner was in a relatively similar situation two years ago when he signed a contract with Bristol City, only for the deal to fall through after he played a Super Cup game for Ahly.
