Zamalek keeper Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed, a hugely popular figure among the Cairo club's faithful, has no qualms about joining Masri on loan when the transfer window re-opens in January. "Masri chairman called me and expressed his interest in bringing me to the club on loan in January," Al-Sayed told FilGoal.com. "I welcomed that proposal but I'm still under contract with Zamalek, who will have the final word over whether I could leave or not." Al-Sayed is seen by many as one of the most loyal players in Zamalek's history, having opted to stay put during the team's barren spell that included a sole Egyptian Cup triumph in the last six years. His consistent displays earned him widespread praise and a regular place in Egypt's squad. The 33-year-old, who came through the youth ranks of Zamalek, was the team's undisputed number one but the sudden arrival of veteran goalie Essam Al-Hadari in the close season looked to have undermined his role. Both keepers were involved in a heated exchange when Al-Sayed started Zamalek's first Egyptian Premier League this season. Al-Hadari played the following two games to apparently prompt Al-Sayed, whose contract runs out in the summer of 2012, to consider his future. Al-Sayed also plays second-fiddle to the 37-year-old at the Egyptian national team. Masri signed Ahli goalie Amir Abdul-Hamid last January but he failed to establish himself at the Port Said-based club. "I fully respect Masri and their fans, that's why I agreed in principle to join them," Al-Sayed added.
