STOKE management legend Tony Pulis is poised to swap the Potters for the pyramids by taking charge of Egypt’s biggest club.
The Welshman had six Premier League seasons at the bet365 Stadium, plus two as boss.
Pulis, 67, left his last management job at in 2020.
But he has now reportedly begun talks with Cairo club Zamalek about becoming their director of .
The 14-time national champions and winners of 13 African titles are currently fifth in the Egyptian Premier League.
Pulis has flown to Cairo after an invite from ex-Tottenham star Mido, who is a Zamalek board member.
Former Zamalek president Mamdouh Abbas hailed the veteran manager’s arrival, acclaiming him as “one of the most prominent coaches in the history of the Premier League.”;;
Abbas wrote on social media: “The purpose of Pulis’ visit is to study Zamalek’s football infrastructure, and to assess the potential for development in line with international standards.”;;
Football is huge in , with Zamalek playing at the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium.
Premier League stars and are national icons in the north African country.
Pulis has a wealth of management experience since first taking charge of in 1992.
He had two spells as Stoke boss, totalling 10 years, and has also led Gillingham, Bristol City, , , and .
