Lierse's Egyptian full-back Ahmed Samir said he snubbed an approach from Ahli because he holds out hope of having another spell with Zamalek. Samir joined Harras Al-Hodoud two years ago after spending an unsuccessful season with Cairo giants Zamalek. The right-back moved to Belgian second-division side Lierse in the summer of 2007. However, Samir claims he wants to return to Zamalek to the extent that he snubbed the overtures of their arch-rivals Ahli even though the Red Devils denied that they had been in contact with him. “I'm surprised that Ahli said they were not interested in my services because a prominent board member talked to me about a possible move.” “Anyway, the idea of joining Ahli did not cross my mind. I love Zamalek and I wish to play there. “Zamalek did not table an official bid but I reached an agreement with Lierse to leave in January if I received a good offer because I have many problems with the Belgian club,” Samir added. The 27-year-old was involved in a dispute with Lierse coach Herman Helleputte after insisting to fast during the holy month of Ramadan.