CAIRO: Hossam Hassan said on Sunday he intends to leave Alexandria-based club Ittihad when the transfer window reopens in January.
I will meet with [vice-president] Mohamed Moselhi in the coming few days to discuss a possible mutual agreement that would see me depart in January, Hassan told state TV.
The 41-year-old striker was involved in several troubles with Ittihad board since his arrival from Tersana in the close season.
He skipped training more than once to the frustration of his teammates who accused Ittihad board of being biased towards the veteran frontman.
The accusation has seemingly prompted Ittihad board to react and to have a strict approach towards Hassan.
The straw that broke the camel s back was Hassan s traveling to UAE to take part in a charity match without the club s permission.
According to football director Sayed Karawan, Ittihad have fined the former Al Ahly and Zamalek man LE 25,000 and summoned him to a hearing.
I did not fly to UAE without permission, I informed Coach Mohamed Salah before my departure, Hassan said.
Hassan hasn t scored a single goal this season as Ittihad are struggling at the bottom of the table, having failed to win any match so far.
