Monaco look likely, but others in the race

Monaco look likely, but others in the race

Date: 22-5-2004
Wrote: EP's reporter Islam Issa

EXCLUSIVE: Mohamed Zidan told EP the latest about his next move. Zizou informed that he has not signed for Monaco yet, as some sources stated.

Note: EP received many mails requesting the latest on Zidan, and for this main reason Zizou was interviewed. The visitors of EP are the most important factor in the popularity of the site, and so all their requests are met where and when possible. Zidan also thanks his fans for their support.

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Clubs interested:

EP can reveal the main bulk of clubs interested in Mohamed Zidan. They include Hamburg, Leverkusen, Schalke 04, Dortmund, Ajax, Celta Vigo, Bordeaux and Monaco. Two English clubs are also interested, namely Tottenham and Fulham.

Not signed for Monaco yet:

Mohamed Zidan said that he was surprised at people congratulating him on 'signing for Monaco', something he said is not true.

EP asked if Monaco are almost there in signing him. "Monaco are really interested and really want me. They watched what I've been doing and the job I've been doing. They are talking about having a private meeting now. First they have to agree with the club. Then the club will talk to me, and I don't think there will be a problem," he replied.

"But there are about 15 other clubs, and one big one from Spain."

Without stating any clubs, Zidan said, "A few will come tomorrow to the game, but they have to come into action now. There are many clubs in a line. Now it's just about coming into action with the club. The Director said to me that many clubs are talking to FCM. He has to think about the best thing for both the club and me."

When asked about the likelyhood of signing for Monaco, the Egyptian replied, "The possibility of signing for Monaco is 90% so far. They like me, and want me. But they have to see my club. Will they agree? I will find my own deal and we'll agree together, but that's after my club says how much they want to let me go. Then I can find my own deal and it won't be a problem."

He added, "One of the things I hope for, is a club in Spain that is following me. It's one of the best five clubs in Spain. I can develop my game there. They will be here tomrrow for the game and I'll have a meeting after it with them. I had a meeting with them before also. They are coming today and will watch me tommorow we'll speak then."

The next game is important, "If I do well tomorrow in the game, all the clubs are watching. And if I do well as I'm used to, we will know something..."

National team 'betrays' Zidan:

About Tardelli's national team selection, which has reportedly been announced, and is not including Zidan, the player said he sees it as a big dissapointment to the striker.

"I have no idea why he [Tardelli] didn't go for me," he said.

"But I can tell you, after what I heard now, I'm not thinking of the national team as much any more. I'm thinking of my club games here as priority. The national team now is one of the last things on my mind. When they treat me like this, there is no reason for me to concentrate on them."

He added, "I've proved one of the best players in Denmark this season, and when I sign for a big club they will call me up because of the club and not because of me."

Not long left:

A move away from Denmark looks more than likely. Zizou stated that he expects to be signing for a new club within "14 days." He added, "When I come to sign for a club, I'll give you [EgyptianPlayers.com] a call."

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