Mido is determined to show he can have a long-term future at West Ham. The Egypt striker arrived on loan from Middlesbrough on Monday, the 26-year-old having had a spell at Egyptian club Zamalek since August.

"It is an exciting challenge for me. It is another new club, but hopefully I can prove myself and stay here for longer," Mido told the club's official website.

"We had other offers, but I have decided to play here.

"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 10 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, and will try to do the business for West Ham."