According to Ismaili chairman Mohamed Aboul-Saoud, Al-Sulaya managed to convince the recently-promoted club in his week-long stay.

“Al-Sulaya’s trial with Villarreal was successful and they will now be following him in competitive matches,” Ismaili chairman Mohamed Aboul-Saoud told FilGoal.com.

“We have been informed that Villarreal will be sending scouts to watch him during the upcoming weeks.”

“They will monitor Egypt’s matches against Zimbabwe and Mozambique and then they will be closely watching Amr in the final league playoff with Ismaili.”

Al-Sulaya, 23, is currently with the Egypt squad preparing for the World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe next week.