Ahmed Fathi has joined Qatari side Umm Salal on a free transfer from Ahli. After seven successful seasons with African champions Ahli, Fathi penned a three-year deal with the Qatar Stars League side on Thursday. The 29-year-old ended months of speculation around his future after failing to agree a new contract with Ahli. Fathi, who played 101 times for Egypt, is expected to make his debut when Umm Salal open their league season against Al-Gharrafa on Friday.