Saied, who made a U-turn on his decision to sign for Zamalek and once again to play for the White Castle, was received very well by both the players and fans.

The international defender, who won the 2008 African Cup of Nations with Egypt in February, joined his new teammates in the closed camp ahead of their opening Group B game of the CAF Champions League against Ahli on Sunday.

Zamalek have added Saied to their African roster, along with Ayman Abdul-Aziz, Junior Agogo and Osama Hassan. However, the former Bari player is expected to miss the Cairo derby.