Tony Pulis set for shock new job in Egypt five years since Stoke legend’s last role at Sheff Weds
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 Crystal Palace boss.
Pulis, 67, left his last management job at Sheffield Wednesday in 2020.
But he has now reportedly begun talks with Cairo club Zamalek about becoming their director of football.
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 Egypt, with Zamalek playing at the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium.
Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush are national icons in the north African country.
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Pulis has a wealth of management experience since first taking charge of Bournemouth in 1992.
He had two spells as Stoke boss, totalling 10 years, and has also led Gillingham, Bristol City, Portsmouth, Plymouth, West Brom and Middlesbrough.
Tony Pulis' managerial career
A glimpse at Pulis' time as a manager...
1992-1994 – Bournemouth
1995-1999 – Gillingham
1999-2000 – Bristol City
2000 – Portsmouth
2002-2005 – Stoke City
2005-2006 – Plymouth Argyle
2006-2013 – Stoke City
2013-2014 – Crystal Palace
2015-2017 – West Brom
2017-2019 – Middlesbrough
2020 – Sheffield Wednesday