Mortada Mansour, chairman of the Egyptian Zamalek Football Club, confirmed today that the first team coach, Patrice Carteron, will sign contracts to renew his contract next Saturday.

Mortada Mansour said in comments carried by the club's official website via the Internet that the French Carteron will renew his contract and continue to lead the Zamalek team. He added: "Carteron will sign the contract next Saturday, after agreeing on all matters for renewal."

Cartieron's contract expires at the end of the season. Carteron led Zamalek to the crown of the African Super Cup this year.

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