Hossam El-Mandouh, a member of the temporary committee for the management of Zamalek, explained the main dispute over the renewal with Moroccan star Ashraf Ben Sharqi. Al-Mandouh said that the timing of activating the penalty clause is the main dispute in the club's negotiations with Moroccan Ashraf Sharqi to renew his contract.

Reason for the dispute 

in his statements El-Mandouh indicated  that the timing of activating the penalty clause is the main dispute in the crisis of renewing Bin Sharqi's contract, and no date has been set for final negotiations with him.
He confirmed that Zamalek administration wants to renew Bin Sharqi's contract to prevent his quick departure from the Red Castle, and to continue for a long time in the white shirt.
He added that the Zamalek administration is working in advance to confront the possible restriction of the team during the month of January, explaining that the club needs 200 million pounds to end all its financial crises.
Ashraf bin Sharqi joined Zamalek in 2019 from Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, where he signed a current contract that runs until June 30, 2022.
Moroccan Ben Sharqi joined the ranks of Zamalek in 2019 in a contract for three full seasons, coming from the ranks of the Saudi club Al Hilal, where he won many local and continental championships with the Egyptian Oval team. Bin Sharqi’s current contract that validates until June 30, 2022