Amir
Cancels Zamalek Deal & Signs For Genclerbirligi Oftas
Date: 25-6-2008 Wrote: EP's reporter in Turkey Ali Avci
Egyptian versatile defender Amir
Azmy Megahed mutually terminated his contract with Zamalek
and decided to join the Ankara based side Genclerbirligi
Oftasspor for one year with an option to extend the contract
for two more years at the end of the coming season.
While it was thought that Amir will be back to hishome
club Zamalek, the Egyptian changed his mind about the
move and mutually terminated the deal.
The Egyptian signed for Turkish side Genclerbirligi
Oftas for one year. He might be back to Zamalek at end
of next season or extend his deal with Gencler for two
more seasons according to an option in his contract.
Amir signing the contract
The Egyptian was presented in a brief press
conference. He revealed his happiness with the move and praised
the Turkish football and their national team:
"I am very happy to be here. I want to
help my new team but I know I will have to adapt to Turkish
playing style first, I hope the adaptation period won't take
long. I dont want to talk much. I want to let my performance
on pitch talk about me. I already have European experience
as I played in Greece and Cyprus. After Euro 08 matches, I
was in awe of the performance of Turkish National team and
I know that I came to a high level league. I hope to be succesful
here."
