Ahmed Shobeir Refutes Claims Of Spanish Scouting Delegation For Son At Al Ahly Match

Journalist Ahmed Shobeir clarifies there are no official Spanish offers for Al Ahly's Mostafa Shobeir following the Egypt vs Spain friendly.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Dismissal Of Scouting Rumors In Cairo

The narrative surrounding a potential European move for Al Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir has been sharply corrected by his father, veteran journalist Ahmed Shobeir. Reports had circulated in Egyptian media suggesting that scouts from a club identified as "Real Osasuna" were present at the Cairo International Stadium to monitor the 26 year old during Al Ahly's recent CAF Champions League quarter-final against Esperance de Tunis. However, Ahmed Shobeir characterized these claims as fundamentally flawed, noting that the club in question is officially known as CA Osasuna and that no such delegation was registered or present during the match.

Clarification On National Team Exposure

Adding context to the scouting process, Shobeir highlighted that his son had already performed under the direct observation of Spanish football figures during Egypt’s recent international friendly. Mostafa Shobeir earned significant plaudits for his performance in the 0-0 draw against Spain on March 31, 2026, a match played during the national team's European tour. The journalist argued that if Spanish clubs were genuinely interested in evaluating the goalkeeper, the international window in Europe would have provided a far more convenient and effective platform than a high-pressure continental club fixture in North Africa.

Current Contractual Status At Al Ahly

While Mostafa Shobeir has become a primary target for transfer speculation, his current standing at Al Ahly remains firm. The goalkeeper recently extended his contract with the Cairo giants, a deal reportedly running for five years that keeps him at the club until 2031. Despite rumors of interest from La Liga sides like Valencia and Getafe following his European exploits, Ahmed Shobeir confirmed that there have been no formal or official bids submitted to the Al Ahly management during the current 2025-26 season. The club hierarchy, led by President Mahmoud El-Khatib, has signaled a clear intent to retain the player as a long-term successor to veteran Mohamed El-Shenawy.