"He met an agreement with club officials, with the approval of Mamdouh Abbas (Zamalek chairman)," agent Abbas told FilGoal.com.

Hollmann, who snubbed Ismaili for Zamalek last week, is expected to sign a one-year-deal with the latter on Saturday.

The 59-year-old coach is set for his second experience in Egypt, following a successful spell with Ahli in the late 90s.

Hollmann led Zamalek's arch rivals to two successive league titles, after which he started a 10-year bout with Gulf clubs.