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Denis Zakaria's transfer to Al Ahli collapses!

Denis Zakaria / AS Monaco

Denis Zakaria, captain of AS Monaco, will not be leaving the club before the end of the transfer window, despite strong interest from Al-Ahli. The principality club has confirmed he will remain in Monaco and has ruled out any sale during this transfer window.

It's a dramatic twist in the Zakaria saga. Saudi club Al Ahli had put forward an offer of €45 million, including bonuses, to secure the Swiss midfielder's services. After several days of intense negotiations, an agreement appeared to be in place between the two clubs. The Monaco captain was facing a pivotal decision for the future of his career. This move carried significant risks for his ambitions with the national team. The 28-year-old knew such a choice could jeopardize his future selection for the Swiss national side.

Ultimately, talks broke down over contractual and financial details. Despite the Saudis’ initial enthusiasm and a verbal agreement with Monaco, several stumbling blocks prevented the transfer's completion. Both parties failed to overcome the final hurdles before the set deadline.