Mido decided to move to Zamalek for the third time because he fulfilled his dream by playing at the 'biggest European clubs', and he will no longer ply his trade on the Old Continent. "I always wanted to play for the biggest European clubs. Now I have to admit that this dream is fulfilled, so I decided to return to Zamalek," Mido told Al-Hayat TV in a lengthy interview. "It was me how contacted twins Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan (coach and football director respectively) and told them that I want to get back to Zamalek, and the idea appealed to them." Mido, one the best talents the Whites' youth system has ever nurtured, established himself as a professional footballer when he was just a teenager at the Cairo club. Shortly afterwards, he kicked off a long journey in Europe. Among other outfits, Mido plied his trade at Gent, Marseille, AS Roma, Tottenham Hotspur and Celta Vigo. Now he's set to end his journey where it started. "All my close friends told me that returning to Zamalek is not a good idea, but I made up my mind and I will play for the club till I retire," said Mido, who turns 28 next month. "I want to help Zamalek end their title drought, so I want to sign a three-year contract and stay at the club for six or seven seasons." Mido's only stint outside Europe over the past decade was at Zamalek last season, when he returned to the five-time African champions on a year-long loan from Middlesbrough. However, the Egyptian nomad failed to impress, scoring one goal in the first half of the season before moving to West Ham United in the winter of 2010. "Last season I wasn't in good shape, now my form is better and more psychologically stable," Mido explained. Mido terminated his contract with Ajax Amsterdam early this month due to lack of first-team opportunities.
