Live broadcast bar, August 15 -28-year-old Ivory Coast midfield Secco Fofana left France a Lanace this summer and joined the Saudi Arabia Victory Club in Riyadh. Recently, he was interviewed by the French media team newspaper, talking about his decision to leave the five major leagues at the Golden Age, he said that the offer of victory in Riyadh made it difficult for him to refuse, but after coming to Saudi Arabia, he began to believe that the Saudi league would become one of the mainstream leagues in the future.
— We feel that the story between you and Lanace is not over yet, can we say so?
“I can understand, but I don’t agree. When I came here (2020), everyone wondered why I chose Lanace. I did this because I believe in this project. I always said I wanted to bring Lanace back to Europe. Last summer, I received invitations from some big clubs, but I don’t think my story with Lanace is over yet. This summer, I also have contacts. I think I must play the Champions League with Lanace.”
“But after that, the victory in Riyadh came. I was told about their club’s plan and the development of the league. Just like when I chose Lanace three years ago, my intuition told me that it was the right choice and I decided. Just like three years ago, some people would not understand, but I accepted their offer myself.”
-Therefore, can’t a 28-year-old player, a player who will play in the Champions League, refuse the offer of a club that will increase his salary by 4 to 5 times?
“In terms of finance, let’s face it, the quotation is incredible. But it should not be limited to this. You must come here to see the clubs here and the infrastructure here. Every day I train with excellent players. I only played eight games a month. I enjoy a lot of fun in my daily life. Really, I feel at ease with my choice.”
— What do you think of the level of the Saudi league?
“To be honest, I don’t know much about it either. The intensity of the competition is good. We often talk about stars, but Saudi local players are also excellent, although it is difficult to compare with those in France. But what I can tell you is that I was very tired at the end of the game (laughing).”
— Do you think the Saudi league will eventually become a mainstream league?
“I firmly believe this. There are many young players coming, and this league will have better exposure. Canal + also bought the copyright, and I received a lot of information immediately. People are surprised by the level of this league. I really believe the concept I feel from NBA and other leagues. In the next two or three years, we will see many players coming to Saudi Arabia.”
-Your future is also in the national team of Ivory Coast. In recent months, your absence has not always been understandable……
“I have been keeping in touch with the coach (Jean-Louis-Gassett). People say a lot of things. Everyone is free to think what they want, but I know what I am thinking: I will provide my energy for the national team and the coach on the national team match day in September.”
— What is your purpose?
“I want to bring joy to the Ivorians and leave a mark. In recent years, unfortunately, we did not get the expected results, but we are a great country. Like Morocco, we can make great achievements in the next few years.”
(Causimo)
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