The departure of South African player Percy Tau from Al-Ahly Club has become imminent, after the club’s management decided not to renew his contract, which expires at the end of the current season.
Tao has a number of options to join new clubs, as press reports from Kick Off newspaper indicated interest from a number of clubs in including him, most notably:
- Kaizer Chiefs: One of South Africa’s most prominent clubs, it represents an attractive option for Tau to return to his country.
- Gulf club: There is interest from a Gulf club to sign Tao, but his identity has not been revealed.
- European clubs: Tau prefers to move to a European club, and is currently studying the offers he might receive.
Zamalek enters the line:
According to press reports, the Zamalek Club expressed interest in contracting with Tao, as the player expressed his initial agreement to move to the White Castle on the condition of receiving an annual salary of no less than $1.5 million.
Reasons for Tao’s departure:
- Non-renewal of the contract: Al-Ahly refused to renew the player’s contract, which prompted him to look for other options.
- Desire to play in Europe: Tao aspires to play professionally in one of the European leagues.
Tao future:
Tao is expected to make his decision regarding his future in the coming period, as he will study all the offers presented to him before making the final decision.
The impact of Tao’s departure on Al-Ahly:
Al-Ahly will lose one of its most important players in the event of Tao’s departure, as the player is considered one of the essential elements of the team. However, Al-Ahly’s management is working to include new players to compensate for his departure.