Egyptian striker Mido claims that he is
fit to play on Saturday as his new side West Ham face
Burnley in the Premier League.
Mido joined the Hammers on loan till the
end of season for a record low wages of just 1000 pounds
a week.
"He doesn't want to be known as a
'has been' of English football, so he is willing to
come here to play for a nominal fee, just £1,000-a-week,"
West Ham club co-owner Sullivan said.
"Mido is a rich boy, even though
he is still only 26, and he told us he doesn't need
the money, but he wants to prove something in English
football."
Mido expressed his delight to be a member
of the West Ham squad, he said:
"I am very happy to be here. It
is a great club and I am sure that I will do well. It
is an exciting challenge for me. It is another new club
but hopefully I can prove myself and stay here for longer.
"We had other offers but I have decided to play
here. I met the gaffer this morning and we got on well.
I am really looking forward to working with him and
the lads. West Ham have a great team and manager, and
that was a big factor in deciding to come here.
"I know a lot of the players here and the fans
are passionate. We have got everything you need to get
in the top ten and I hope to play my part in helping
the club to move up.
"We will all be doing our best to start winning
games. I am fit to play this weekend but of course it
is the manager's decision. I will start training on
Tuesday and try to do the business for West Ham."
Read Mido and Mohamed Shawky reports in Mido's
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