
Former Ahly keeper Hamza Alaa joins Portuguese 2nd-tier club Portimonense - Talents Abroad
The 23-year-old Egypt international penned a two-year deal to June 2027 after leaving Cairo giants Ahly when his contract expired at the end of last season.
'I'm here to help and I'll give my utmost to achieve Portimonense's goals,' Alaa told the club's website after completing the move.
Portimonense, relegated from the Primeira Liga in May, announced Alaa as one of four close-season recruits as they seek an immediate return to the top flight.
Alaa was Egypt's first-choice keeper at Paris Olympics, where the Pharaohs finished fourth.
He played primarily as a back-up at Ahly but featured in domestic cup matches during the club's treble-winning 2023-24 campaign.
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