 Zaki flew back to Manchester on Thursday |
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Wigan have confirmed that striker Amr Zaki has apologised for returning late from international duty with Egypt.
Zaki, 26, reported back on Thursday, 48 hours later than the club had expected.
Manager Steve Bruce claimed it was the fourth time Zaki had returned late and said he was the most "unprofessional" player he had ever worked with.
He has been fined by the club and chief executive Brenda Spencer told their website: "Zaki said the reason for his behaviour was personal."
The fine imposed on the striker, who is on loan from Egyptian side El Zamalek until the end of the season, was the maximum amount allowed for by the Professional Footballers Association guidelines.
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"The whole affair has been very disappointing and the club are keen to draw a line under it," added Spencer.
"Steve has told him that the door is not closed for him but he has a lot to do to earn a place back in the team. That is before we discuss anything more long term."
Zaki, who picked up an injury while on international duty, is reported to have told Egyptian television that both he and Bruce were "laughing" after the apology was made.
"I clarified many things to Bruce," said the striker.
"He understood my reasons for staying in Egypt during the past week but told me I should have returned immediately to England after the Zambia match.
"He wanted my hamstring injury to be assessed by Wigan medics. I apologised to him and we ended up laughing.
"I may return to training after a week. I'm determined to do my best in the remaining Premier League matches."
The player's agent, Nader Shawky, has said Zaki is keen to continue playing in England next season and that "several" clubs had made inquiries about him.
And Zamalek's marketing director, Khaled Refaat, told BBC Sport Manchester City made an inquiry about the striker in January and that "two or three" other clubs had expressed an interest in the 26-year-old.
Zaki scored seven goals in his first eight Premier League games, but has not scored in open play since 18 October.
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