Amr Warda transfer to Zakynthos falls through after last-minute no-show

Zakynthos FC, currently at the bottom of the Super League 2 table, attempted to sign 33-year-old Egyptian midfielder Amr Warda during the final days of the transfer window, which closed on September 29, 2026. The club had reached an oral agreement with the player, who has been a free agent since departing Iraklis in June, and expected him to arrive on the island on Tuesday, September 29, to finalize the paperwork.

However, Warda failed to travel to the island, citing an unspecified health issue. Despite the club's administration waiting until the final minutes of the transfer deadline, the player never sent the signed contract. By the time Warda re-established contact on Wednesday, September 30, the transfer window had officially closed, resulting in the collapse of the deal. Warda remains a free agent following this failed move, marking yet another controversial episode in his career regarding transfer negotiations.