Ismaili are willing to pay Hosni Abd-Rabou EGP 5million in order to keep him with the team for next season, chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan said. Abd-Rabou, who spent the past two seasons on loan at Ahli Dubai, was expecting offers from abroad this summer amid interest from Cairo rivals Ahli and Zamalek. The Egypt midfielder said he won't play for any club in Egypt other than Ismaili though, but doubted the Dervishes ability to cover his wages. Subsequently, it seems that the coastal club have reached an agreement with their invaluable player. "The board spoke with Abd-Rabou on Wednesday morning and an agreement was met over his future with the club," Ismaili chairman Aboul-Hassan told FilGoal.com. "He is staying with us until the end of next season and there is no problem covering his wages (around EGP 5million). "We also expect no problem from players who could want parity with Abd-Rabou, because he has already injected about $3million into the club's safe." Meanwhile, Ismaili are still looking for a manager to succeed Emad Soliman, who stepped down from his post this week.
