 Mido stated in March 2004 that he may leave Marseille at the end of the 2003 – 04 season . An English club and several Spanish clubs were believed to be interested in signing Mido , who had been overshadowed at Marseille by Didier Drogba . Atlético Madrid , Zaragoza , Osasuna and former club Celta Vigo were all rumoured to be interested in signing Mido , with Atlético 's interest being confirmed by their Technical Director Toni Muñoz . Meanwhile , Mido was caught speeding on the way to Marseille 's game against AS Monaco , which resulted in a court hearing . Reports suggested Roma were ready to sign Mido for a fee of € 9 million even though Mido would be out injured for the rest of the French football season . Turkish side Beşiktaş revealed they wanted to sign him , and Mido said he was to have talks with Bobby Robson about a possible move to Newcastle United . 
