Mohamed Shawky has officially informed Ahly of his desire to leave the club.

“Shawky handed a letter to the coaching staff asking to be sent out on loan and for the club not to register him on the squad list for next season,” said a statement on the club’s official website.

The player called football director Sayed Abdel-Hafiz, who is currently in Germany undergoing medical treatment, informing him of his intention to leave and the later accepted his reasons.

“After consultations with manager Hossam El-Badry, the club’s chairman, Hassan Hamdy, agreed not to register Shawky and he will have a meeting later with the football director,” the club's official website statement added.

The 30-year-old Pharaohs star, who has won two African Cup of Nations trophies (2006, 2008), joined the Cairo-based club in 2003 from Masry before he played for English Premier League club Middlesbrough between 2007 and 2010.

He returned to Ahly in 2010 after a short spell with Kayserispor.

The player holds a big collection of trophies and medals, including a bronze medal from 2006 FIFA Club World Cup, two CAF Champions League trophies, two African Super Cups and three Egyptian leagues.

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