The 33-year-old told FilGoal.com that he chose to join Gaish over Gouna and Military Production, who both wanted to lure him.

Al-Dali scored 24 goals for Hodoud over seven seasons he spent with the club since he joined Tarek Al-Ashri's team in 2002.

In the meantime, Hodoud signed striker Hossam Mabrouk from first division side Bani Swaif Telephones.

Hodoud also completed the transfer of 22-year-old Mohamed Mansour from Asyut Cement.