CAIRO: Zamalek have agreed with Swiss coach Michel Decastel to take over the team after next Sunday s Cairo derby against Ahly.

A club source told FilGoal.com that the board have agreed on Decastel s demands of ?30,000 as a monthly salary.

Decastel will also be accompanied by a Swiss assistant, who will receive ?5,000 a month.

The source added that the 53-year-old tactician is expected to officially sign for the White Knights on Thursday.

Decastel, who s already in Egypt, will be visiting Zamalek s training camp in Ismailia to meet the players and assess the team.