Field Level Media
26 Jul 2025, 22:10 GMT+10
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The Columbus Crew acquired striker Wessam Abou Ali for an undisclosed transfer fee on Saturday.
Multiple reports said the MLS club paid $7.5 million to land the Egyptian Premier League star.
Abou Ali, 26, joins the Crew as a designated player and is signed through 2027 with a 2028 club option.
'Wessam is a special player whose journey speaks to his resilience, character and tireless work ethic, which are qualities we value at our Club,' Crew general manager Issa Tall said. 'He is a proven goal-scorer who knows what it takes to help his team win. His clinical finishing, energy and charisma will strengthen our squad, and we are confident that he will thrive within our system.'
Abou Ali led Al Ahly to consecutive Egyptian Premier League titles in 2023-24 and 2024-25 and was the league's leading goal scorer (18) in 2023-24. The team also won the Egyptian Super Cup in 2024 and the CAF Champions League in 2023-24.
He tallied 38 goals and 10 assists in 60 matches across all competitions with Al Ahly, including a hat trick against FC Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup on June 23 in East Rutherford, N.J.
Abou Alli, who was born in Denmark and competes internationally for Palestine, launched his pro career in 2018 with the Danish side Aalborg BK.
--Field Level Media
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