Moawad has penned a three-year deal with the Turkish outfit, but it is highly likely that he will join Egyptian champions Ahli in the summer.

The 28-year-old apparently opted to stay with Trabzon in order to fulfill his aim of moving to Ahli.

"I signed a three-year deal with Trabzon, but I may return to Egypt soon if I find it hard to adapt to life in Turkey," he told Modern Sport recently.

Moawad, who moved to Trabzon from Ismaili last February on a three-month loan deal, was on the verge of joining Ahli during the January transfer window.

Former Ismaili chairman Yehia Al-Koumi agreed to sell Moawad to Ahli but heavy protests from the Dervishes' fans led to the deal being cancelled.

Ismaili do not enjoy the best of relationships with Ahli because they believe the Red Devils always try to deprive them of their prized assets.