Hassan's contract expired and the Egyptian champions didn't offer him an extension.

Jose said that Hassan didn't respect the club by having talks with arch-rivals Zamalek before the end of the season.

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الأهلي يرفض عرض هال سيتي لضم ربيعة وزارة الشباب تنظم لقاء بين أصحاب المبادرات الشبابية والمتحدث العسكري دومينيك يرفض الانضمام للفيصلي السعودي

But Hassan replied through Modern Sport: "Jose wants to make the fans think that I betrayed the club, which never happened.

"I negotiated with Zamalek in the last week of the season despite the fact that I can have talks and sign a pre-contract since January.

"Nobody from the club talked to me about staying with Ahli. I believe I did nothing wrong in discussing my future outside Ahli.

The Portuguese coach also confirmed that the 36-year-old midfielder won't fit in the plan of rejuvenating the team.

"Jose used to say I am a true professional and always asked young players to learn from me," Hassan said.

"Lately, his attitude has changed. I am sure there are some people who created a rift between us to force me out," added the Egypt captain without elaboration.