Ittihad continued their squad overhaul after signing free agent Ahmed Adel on a three-year deal. The former Olympic right-back was released by Ahli after failing to establish himself in Manuel Jose's squad. Ahli signed him in January 2007 after beating off competition from arch-rivals Zamalek. Ittihad are also close to signing another right-back in Ahmed Hossam, who was released by Zamalek. The Alexandria based club have recently acquired the services of ENPPI duo Red Metwalli and Farag Shalabi. Taha Basri's men finished tenth in the Egyptian League last season.