Celta Vigo made a loan offer for Mido in March,[37][38] which was reported to have fallen through days later as it was not approved by FIFA.[39] However, FIFA eventually allowed the move to go through and it was completed on 18 March.[40][41] He scored on his Celta Vigo debut against Athletic Bilbao, which Celta won 2–1.[42] Ajax valued Mido between the values of €5 million and €6 million, amidst interest from clubs in Italy and Spain.[43] Newcastle United were reportedly on the verge of making a bid for Mido in May, but this was ruled out by Mido's agent Christophe Henrotay.[44] Ajax attempted to make him return to the club, but he declined this, in favour of staying at Celta.[45] He suffered a muscle injury whilst training in May,[46] but was available to play in Celta's match against Villarreal CF, which saw Mido sent off in a game which Celta lost 5–0.[47][48] Mido was linked with a move to A.S. Roma in late May, with Roma chairman Franco Sensi stating "I want Mido",[49] but Ajax revealed they wanted €15 million for him.[50] Ajax turned down a loan move from Real Betis for Mido in June.[51] Marseille were then believed to have made an offer for the striker and Celta were not ready to meet Ajax's asking price of €15 million.[52][53]