Girona’s sporting director, Quique Cárcel, has played down talk connecting the Catalan side with Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, making it clear that no approach has been made for the player.
Girona’s sporting director, Quique Cárcel, has played down talk connecting the Catalan side with Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, making it clear that no approach has been made for the player.
Speaking to Egyptian outlets, Cárcel stressed that the La Liga club has not taken any steps toward recruiting the 23-year-old shot-stopper.
His comments directly contradicted recent suggestions that Girona was preparing to enter the market for Shobeir during the winter window.
According to Cárcel, the rumors do not reflect the club’s current plans or priorities.
The denial followed a report from Spanish newspaper Marca, which claimed Shobeir was among several names being monitored as possible January additions.
The same report suggested Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Conde was also being considered as part of a broader evaluation.
These links emerged amid ongoing discussion in Spain regarding Girona’s goalkeeping situation this season.
However, Cárcel’s response aimed to firmly close the door on speculation involving the Ahly player.
Spanish coverage has pointed to uncertainty surrounding Dominik Livaković, who arrived on loan from Fenerbahçe but has not yet appeared and may return to Turkey when the transfer window opens.
Despite the attention, Girona maintain that Shobeir is not on their agenda.
The Egyptian goalkeeper has played six matches for Ahly this campaign, allowing six goals and recording two shutouts.
He also drew praise while representing Egypt at the Al Ain friendly tournament, helping secure a penalty shootout victory against Cape Verde.
Even with Girona’s rejection, the mention of Shobeir in European reporting underlines his rising profile beyond domestic football.
