"Saint Etienne made an official offer to Ismaili and I would love to go back to Europe," the 27-year old sweeper told FilGoal.com.

"I'm in the last year of my contract and Ismaili should let me go with such a good offer," added Saied.

The Dervishes' player was a key member of the Pharaohs' successful Nations Cup campaign.

The former Ahli defender spent 10 years in Europe as he played for Bari (1998 – 2003), Messina (2003 – 2005), Fiorentina (2005 – 2006) and Monz (2006 – 2007) before joining Ismaili.

Saint Etienne are 10th of the French Ligue 1 with 36 points.