Ittihad chairman Mohamed Moselhi told FilGoal.com that Ibrahim, who saw his Zamalek contract out this summer, joined the Alexandria side on a two-season deal for EGP 650,000.

The 23-year-old came through the Cairo side's youth ranks. He was promoted to the senior team and called up to the Egyptian national team after putting in a host of dazzling performances.

However, he suffered a sudden dip in form last season, which urged Zamelek to loan him out to Gaish last January.

Ittihad have also landed 17-year-old striker Mohamed Tarek, who have Egyptian-Dutch dual nationality.

Free agent Tarek is of Egyptian parentage. He convinced Ittihad's coaching staff members with his abilities during a brief trial period at the coastal club.