Former Egypt and Spurs forward Ahmed Hossam Mido has revealed his desire to return back to the pitch after a ‘break’ that lasted more than 10 years.
Mido, currently aged 41, announced his retirement from football in 2013 following a short spell with then-Championship side Barnsley that saw him feature just once.
Before his time at the Oakwell stadium, Mido played for several European clubs, most notably, Tottenham, AS Roma, Olympique de Marseille, Ajax, Middlesbrough, and West Ham United.
The 2002 African Young Player of the Year had started his career with boyhood club Zamalek, the only Egyptian club he played for, until now as he could find a new suitor soon.
Mido believes he could score 10 goals in the Egyptian Premier League, insisting that he will join a top-tier club in the near future.
Speaking in a recent TV interview, Mido said: My journey is not complete yet.
“I’m thinking of going back to playing football from the gate of the Egyptian Premier League.
“I bet I will score at least 10 goals if I go back to playing in the Egyptian Premier League, there are currently no good strikers, and that’s what encourages me to come back.
“I will join one of the Egyptian clubs soon, and I will go through the preparation period with them. I am ready by 60%.
“I didn’t retire from football, I only got 10 years break,” he added.
Mido refused to reveal the identity of the Egyptian club through which he intends to return to football, stressing only that it is a historic team.
It’s worth noting that Mido has been coaching since 2014, having different managerial spells at Zamalek, Ismaily, Wadi Degla, Misr El-Makkasa, and Saudi club Al-Wehda.
