Coach Ahmed Hossam 'Mido' (Photo: Ahram Sport)
Former Zamalek coach Ahmed "Mido" Hossam says he won't take any new steps in his coaching career before next season.
Mido started his coaching career with his boyhood club Zamalek in 2014, and then coached costal side Ismaily at the beginning of this season, before returning to Zamalek for a second stint.
Zamalek dismissed Mido after the team's 2-0 loss to rivals Ahly in the Egyptian league derby in Alexandria earlier on February.
"I won't work as a coach any more this season," Mido told Dream TV channel on Friday.
"I am not in talks with any team at the time being and I won't repeat this experience again this season.
"My coming step will be next season," the 33-year-old concluded.
The former Ajax, AS Roma and Tottenham striker was named as Zamalek's coach in December, replacing Brazilian coach Marcos Paqueta who was shown the door after some poor results.
Although Zamalek won their first four matches under Mido, they were criticised for lacklustre displays.
Mido, who led Zamalek to the Egypt Cup title in 2014 but lost the league to rivals Ahly in his first spell in charge, was subject to further criticism following a 1-1 draw with Smouha, which was followed by a 1-0 defeat by Ismaily directly before the loss to Ahly.
Since his departure, Mido has been involved in a war of words with Zamalek's chairman Mortada Mansour after the rookie coach reacted angrily to being sacked on air following the derby defeat.
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