CAIRO: Zamalek signed Egypt s U-20 striker Ahmed Fathi Bougi from second-division side Qenah on a five-year deal, the Cairo club announced on Thursday.

The deal has been finalized, Zamalek spokesman Sabri Serag told Al-Hayat TV.

The White Knights will pay le 3 million for Qenah to land the highly-rated frontman.

He is the second player to join from Qenah this summer following the arrival of Sayed Mosaad, who made his competitive debut in Zamalek s 3-1 victory over ENPPI in the league opener.

Zamalek s serious approach convinced me to accept their offer, Bougi, who was also a reported target for Egyptian champions Ahly, told FilGoal.com.

The combative striker, who is tipped to become a new Amr Zaki , will be registered in Zamalek s youth ranks.

He is set to take part in the FIFA U-20 World Cup that will take place on home soil in September.