Ismaili center-half Sherif Abdul-Fadil conceded that he would rather stay put, provided that the coastal side offer him an improved contract. The 26-year-old has been restless for quite a while, as he couldn't reach an agreement with the Dervishes over a new deal. Meanwhile, Ahli and Zamalek are in the hunt for the services of the international defender, who previously insinuated that we would join the White Knights if Ismaili didn't meet his financial demands. Abdul-Fadil eventually admitted that he prefers to remain an Ismaili player, but insists on signing a lucrative contract this summer. "I really want to stay at Ismaili, I just want to be handed a good-paying contract like rest of the key players within the team," he told FilGoal.com. "I've spent the last nine seasons at Ismaili, and moving away is not exactly my first choice." Beforehand, Ismaili chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan pointed out that Abdul-Fadil's demands are too difficult to afford, which could prompt the latter's departure. Abdul-Fadil has been impressive for Ismaili during the past few seasons, and accordingly was called up by Egypt coach Hassan Shehata.
