Ismaili goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhi confirmed that he'd love to play alongside Essam Al-Hadari, if the latter joins the Dervishes during the current transfer window. Ismaili president Nasr Aboul-Hassan earlier confirmed that the club have agreed personal terms with Al-Hadari and are awaiting the approval of his club Sion to finalize the deal. "Al-Hadari has always been a role model to me," Sobhi told FilGoal.com. "We've trained together a lot in the national team, and I'm sure I can only get better in his presence."
Sobhi added that he is delighted with his performance against Ahli, despite losing 1-0 to the Red Devils in Ismailia. Alongside defenders Ibrahim Saied and Moatasem Salem, the 28-year-old guardian was praised by coach Ricardo after the Ahli game. Meanwhile, Sobhi refuted rumours that he asked for any improvements to his current contract with Ismaili. The player, who will be a free agent in the summer stressed that he won't make any decision about his future before the end of the ongoing season.