The former Zamalek stalwart handed in his resignation upon agreeing with Gouna to end his contract by mutual consent.

"I met with the club's board members and told them that I want to leave," Youssef told FilGoal.com.

Gouna were promoted to the Egyptian Premier League for the first time in the summer of 2009 but have barely lived up to expectations ever since.

The Orascom Telecom-owned side lost four games out of seven so far this season, two of which were at home.

They now lie 15th in the league table with five points.