Masri opened talks with Ivory Coast keeper Jean Jacques Tizie to bring him to the Egyptian League next season, the club reported on Sunday.
Masri president Sayed Metwalli showed his seriousness in bringing the talented keeper Jean Jacques Tizie to Egypt. Masri?s Metwalli claimed to have made a firm $100,000 bid to sign Jean Jacques Tizie, who plays for Tunisian champions Esperance, in addition to a monthly salary of $15,000 for the player.
The Ivorian first-choice keeper Tizie seemed to be also approached by Arab Champions League runners-up Enppi, Egyptian media reported.
Jean Jacques Tizie helped his national side to reach the African Cup of Nations final before losing to Egypt on penalties.
Jean Jacques Tizie was also a key player in Ivory Coast's successful campaign towards their first appearance ever in the World Cup in Germany this year.
