Mido: Joining Spurs 'a big mistake'

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The 24-year-old only made seven Premiership starts this season and was on the verge of signing for Manchester City at the end of the January transfer window only to agree to stay with Spurs and assess his options this summer.

In an interview with Al-Mehwar, an Egyptian television channel, he said: "The hard times started with me making the wrong decision. I made a big mistake when I signed permanently for Spurs. I know that this could result in problems but it is the truth."

He added: "I would be lying if I said that I am happy at Spurs. Any player who doesn't play will not feel happy."

His first season since making his loan from Roma a permanent deal has been hampered by injuries which have limited his availability and resulted in just five goals.

Mido was linked with a move back to Celta Vigo as well as City last season before boss Martin Jol persuaded him to stay.

Jol's three other strikers - Dimitar Berbatov, Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe - also scored more than 60 goals between them during the campaign, which has limited opportunities for a fourth attacker.

Mido believes he made a mistake to sign on a permanent basis a year ago after turning down the chance to stay at Roma or join other teams.