Egyptian striker Mido, who has just signed a four-month loan deal at West Ham United, said that playing football is his primary objective. The towering striker plied his trade at Zamalek on a loan basis from Middlesbrough in the first half of the season, but has been keen on making a return to the Premiership this winter. Mido, who also had stints at Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic throughout his career, will be paid only £1,000 per week at Upton Park. Sky Sports News reported that the 26-year-old is 'determined to prove a point in England', which urged him to swallow a substantial pay-cut. "I had to sacrifice some things but I am here to play football. I am here to prove a point, definitely," Mido said. "I am very happy to be here. It is a great club and I am sure I will do well here, hopefully." The controversial marksman was often slated for his misbehavior on and off the pitch. Recurring acts of gross irresponsibility blemished his reputation over the past years. Mido has been left out of Egypt's squad that won the African Cup of Nations (CAN) for a seventh time on Sunday.
