Olympique de Marseille are tracking the development of 16-year-old Egyptian forward Hussein Mido, who currently plays for Zamalek and is the son of former Marseille striker Ahmed Hossam Hussein Abdelhamid Wasfy, widely known as Mido.
The French club’s interest in the teenager has been publicly confirmed by his father. Speaking to local media outlet KingFut, the former Egypt international stated, “Olympique de Marseille is closely monitoring my son Hussein,” adding weight to speculation that a future move could be on the horizon.
Hussein Mido is widely regarded as one of the rising stars of Egyptian football. Despite his young age, he has already begun to draw attention within Zamalek’s setup, showcasing the technical ability and footballing intelligence that once defined his father’s career.
While no official offer has been tabled yet, Marseille’s interest has added a new dimension to the youngster’s early career.
Zamalek, one of Egypt’s most storied clubs, have a reputation for nurturing young talent, and Hussein Mido is seen by many inside the club as a future star.
His development has been closely followed by youth scouts, not only in Egypt but increasingly in Europe, where clubs are looking to unearth the next generation of global footballers.
Marseille’s involvement now brings additional exposure and pressure, with the club historically known for giving opportunities to young prospects and helping them transition to top-level football.
The teenager’s father, Mido, enjoyed a brief but memorable stint at Marseille during the 2003–2004 season and has since built a reputation in Egypt as both a manager and pundit.
His connection to the French club adds a layer of familiarity to the situation, and many believe that if Marseille were to act on their reported interest, the family’s history with the club could play a positive role in negotiations.
For now, however, Hussein Mido remains focused on his progression with Zamalek. With the Egyptian league providing a competitive environment, the next phase of his development will be crucial in determining whether he is ready for a move to Europe.
Should the teenager continue on his current trajectory, a formal approach from Marseille may only be a matter of time.
No timelines or trial arrangements have been discussed publicly, but insiders expect the summer transfer window to shed more light on how serious Marseille’s interest is.
For their part, Zamalek will be hoping to hold on to the young forward for as long as possible, though the lure of Europe has proven difficult to resist for many rising African stars.
The coming months will be pivotal for both Hussein Mido and Olympique de Marseille, as the Ligue 1 side weighs its next move in what could become one of the more intriguing youth pursuits in the club’s recent history.
