Coach Vieira gives Zamalek ultimatum over unpaid salaries

Zamalek have until 20 June to resolve their financial dispute with coach Jorvan Vieira if they are to keep him next season

Coach Jorvan Vieira has given Zamalek an ultimatum until 20 June to pay their dues if he is to stay beyond the end of the season, Ahram Sport reported on Friday.
Zamalek board member Ibrahim Youssef sat down with the Brazilian boss in Kuwait, where the club are scheduled to play a friendly, in an attempt to convince him to reverse a decision to depart at the end of the season.
Vieira told a news conference earlier this week that he would not prolong his stay after growing increasingly frustrated with Zamalek's failure to fulfil their financial obligations towards him.
Ahram Sport said he had given Zamalek almost a month to resolve the dispute.
Zamalek are reportedly considering appointing Vieira's assistant Osama Nabih, a former striker at the White Knights, as a head coach if their negotiations with the former Iraq boss fell through.
The club have for years struggled to translate their popularity into revenues, relying more on the money of individuals running the club to stay afloat amid little support from the government, which owns the club.
They are consistently outshone by bitter foes Ahly, Egypt's most professional side who make the most of their financial muscle to lure high-profile players every season.
However, despite their financial troubles, Zamalek appeared formidable this season, brushing aside their Premier League opponents far too easily to qualify for the final round in the competition's new two-group format with four matches to spare.
Vieira was credited with turning around their fortunes after taking charge of the club following the departure of former Egypt boss Hassan Shehata in the summer of 2012.
He injected fresh blood into the team and gave some fringe players a new lease of life, creating a side with a resolute defence, compact midfield and efficient attack.
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