However, Mido re-joined Tottenham on 29 August on a permanent deal for a fee of €6.75 million.[90][91] After returning to Tottenham he commented on the team's official website that he "always knew in his heart he would be coming back" and that he "couldn't wait to pull on a Tottenham shirt, play at the Lane and score some more goals".[92] However, soon after this, Mido was accused of being "irresponsible and disrespectful" by his manager Martin Jol, following comments Mido had made about former Tottenham player Sol Campbell.[93] After failing to score in his first five appearances as a permanent Tottenham player, he finally found the net against rivals West Ham with a match-winning volley on 19 October 2006,[94] and followed that with two goals against League Two side Milton Keynes Dons in the League Cup.[95] He had to contend with being fourth in line for one of the two striking spots, but insisted that this was a sign of the club's strength, and something he was fully aware of before rejoining the club.[96] However, he was linked with a move to Manchester City.[97] Mido scored what looked to be his final goal for Tottenham on 31 January 2007 against Arsenal, but his potential move to Manchester City fell through half an hour before the close of the transfer window.[98][99] He eventually admitted he made a mistake by joining Tottenham on a permanent deal.[100] He ended the 2006–07 season with 23 appearances and 5 goals.[101]