Vieira will not extend his contract with Zamalek
Zamalek coach Jorvan Vieira said on Tuesday he will not extend his deal that runs out at the end of the season due to the club’s persistent financial woes.
Speaking after Zamalek eased into the Egypt Cup last16 with a 3-0 victory over second-division side Tersana, the Brazilian said he was looking to end the season in the best possible way before departing.
“I will not extend my contract; the current situation is very bad. I and the players have not received our salaries for long,” Vieira, under whom Zamalek turned into genuine Egyptian Premier League contenders after living the shadows of rivals Ahly in the past decade, told the post-match news conference.
“What I intend to do is to complete the season before leaving. This is a commitment I should fulfil as a professional coach. I just want to leave Zamalek in the best possible shape.”
