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Castro offered himself to Zamalek prior to joining Kaizer Chiefs - Solima

Former Zamalek head coach Moamen Solima has made a stunning revelation about Kaizer Chiefs striker Leonardo Castro.

According to Soliman, Castro approached him and offered himself to Zamalek immediately after the final whistle of the second leg of the 2016 Caf Champions League final.

Solima said Castro wanted to join Zamalek because of the atmosphere the club fans created at the venue during that match.

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"After the [2016 Caf Champions League] final, and while I was so sad to lose the title and Sundowns players were celebrating, Castro came to me and offered himself to play for Zamalek because he was fascinated by the atmosphere in the stadium," said Solima in an interview with On-Time Sports.