Egypt's Ismaily have officially signed Beninese midfielder Pascal Angan on a three-year contract, the coastal club announced on Saturday.

"Pascal has officially signed the contract after two days of negotiations," reads a statement on Ismaily's official website.

"He will be a great addition for the club midfield as part of the managment plan to reinforce the team.

"The player will be paid $100,000 in the first season, which increases to $125,000 in the second and $150,000 in the third," the statement added.

The 27-year-old player, Pascal, signed with the Dervishes after reaching an amicable agreement to depart his Algerian team CR Belouizdad.

The Ivory Coast-born midfielder, who was a key element in Benin squad that played against Egypt in 2010 African Nations Cup, has played before for Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca before joining CR Belouizdad last year.

Ismaily have already reached this season's Egyptian league final phase from Group B as they are currently in second place with 30 points, six behind leaders Zamalek.

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