A Saudi newspaper revealed that Zamalek will move officially within days to negotiate with the Saudi Al Hilal to obtain the services of the Syrian team star Omar Khirbin, in his endeavor to support the team during the coming season, at the request of the Zamalek coach, French Patrice Carteron, who wishes to sign with Khirbin (26 years).
Omar Khirbin, had participated with the Egyptian Pyramids team last season, on loan and participated in 12 games with Pyramids, in which he scored 6 goals and two decisive passes, which impressed the former coach of Al-Ahly and Mazembe with the striker, and Zamalek is preparing to face Moroccan Raja in the semi-finals of the African Champions League in September The team is also running a number of friendly matches in preparation for the return of the league.
The Syrian player was largely unsuccessful with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia, where he scored 5 goals and sent 3 decisive passes in 16 games he participated with Al-Hilal this season.