Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has explained why South African forward Percy Tau should not rush to return to Europe.

The 29-year-old Tau left Europe after playing for Brighton & Hove Albion, Union SG on loan, Club Brugge on loan, and Anderlecht before returning to Brighton, who later sold him to the Egyptian giants on a permanent deal on August 26, 2021.

Though he struggled with injuries at Al Ahly this campaign, he recovered and scored when South Africa defeated Morocco 2-1 in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Mosimane, who has since moved to Al Ahli Saudi FC in Saudi Pro League and was behind Tau’s move to Al Ahly, believes he can do better with the Red Devils than taking another risk to move to Europe.

“He moved to the Premier League, where he struggled. He didn’t get game-time, whether it is the coach or this or that,” Mosimane said as quoted by Kingfut, adding: “If you can be paid the same or better, and you have the chance to play in the Club World Cup, to have the chance to win the Caf Champions League.

“Where you’re also playing for the best team on the continent, where then would you like to be? “Why did Gabriel Jesus move from Manchester City to Arsenal, it’s also game-time but also don’t lose your finances. That’s my opinion, and he has done exceptionally well.

“He was really stopped from showcasing his talent by injuries. During the time I had with Percy at Al Ahly, he had injuries”

Mosimane continued: “He had many injuries, and even the national team coach [Hugo Broos] was complaining. Percy is now playing at his natural level where in fact, I think he can do even better. If there’s an opportunity for him to get to Europe, then why not, but don’t get to Europe and you don’t play. You are now 29 years old, so you need to play.”