CAIRO: Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas stressed that Egyptian Cup champ Amr Zaki will not leave unless the club finds his replacement.
The Egypt front-man, who led Zamalek to a priceless cup triumph after a three-season title drought, is a subject of interest from Premiership side Wigan Athletic.
A Wigan representative has arrived in Cairo to hold formal talks with Zamalek.
Although it initially appeared Zamalek would accept Wigan s bid, Abbas stressed that Zaki s departure is far from confirmed.
To lose someone like Zaki is not easy. We need to find his replacement before letting him leave, he told Modern Sport.
We have to sign a new striker before June 21. Otherwise, it will be difficult for Zamalek to allow him to leave.
All people saw what he did [Sunday], he was the one who brought us the cup title, he added.
