Everton let Said go

Said praised Everton boss David Moyes

Everton have parted company with Egyptian international defender Ibrahim Said.

Said joined the club on a loan deal in January but asked to be released a month early to return to Cairo and care for his sick mother.

"Ibrahim's registration has been cancelled and, following discussions with David Moyes, he has been allowed to return home," said an Everton spokesman.

"Whether or not her can re-register with another club outside of the transfer window we do not yet know.

"Everybody at Everton wishes Ibrahim all the very best for the future."

Said spent two weeks at Goodison Park last summer before returning to Egyptian club Al-Ahly after Everton spent their transfer budget on Joseph Yobo, Richard Wright, Rodrigo, Li Tie and Li Wei Feng.

Said's agent, Jesse Learoyd-Hill, said: "Ibrahim took a great deal from his time at Everton although he could not break into a winning side.

"While he didn't get the chance to prove himself, he felt comfortable at Everton and learnt a lot off David Moyes."

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