Despite the qualification of RC Lens in the Champions League for this season, Seko Fofana has decided to pack his bags. Arrived in 2020 from Udinese, the Ivorian, captain of Franck Haise, gave in to the sirens of Saudi Arabia, joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. Inevitably, this departure caused a lot of talk and Fofana explained his career choice.
Strong man of RC Lens in recent seasons, Seko Fofana has decided to take a different path from that of the Sang et Or. Indeed, the Ivorian left the Lensois club during this summer transfer window. Courted by Al-Nasr in Saudi Arabia, Breathing joined the club where he plays Cristiano Ronaldoleaving a large void on the side of the RC Lens. The end of a beautiful love story that will have started in 2020 when he arrived fromUdinese. And this Tuesday, for L’Equipe, the new player ofAl-Nasr took the floor.
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“My instinct told me it was the right choice”
“Everyone was wondering when I arrived to find out why I had chosen Lens. I did it because I believed in this project. And I have always said that I wanted to bring Lens back to the European Cup. Last summer, I had requests from big clubs but I had the feeling that my story with Lens was not over. This summer, I also had approaches and I said: “I am going to play the C1 with Lens.” And Al-Nassr arrived. I was told about the club’s project, the development of the Championship. And In the same way as three years ago when I chose Lens, my instinct told me it was the right choice, I decided. Like three years ago, some people will not understand it. And I accept it,” first explained Fofana School.
“We should not limit ourselves to the financial aspect”
The now ex-player of the RC Lens then added: “There is the financial aspect, which, it should not be hidden, is incredible. But it shouldn’t be limited to that. You have to come and see here, the clubs, the infrastructure. Every day I train with great players. I have just played eight matches in a month. I take great pleasure in everyday life. Really, I am at peace with my choice.”
2023-08-16 02:42:51
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