Sofiane Diop confirms her ambitions with the OGCN

In view of her successful performances with AS Monaco, OGC Nice executives did not hesitate to whip out their checkbook to lure Sofiane Diop into their networks. Signed for just over €20m, the 22-year-old full-back encountered some difficulties fitting into Lucien Favre’s squad. Blame some physical hitches that kept him away from the field. But the former Monegasque has the merit of having transformed three times in 12 appearances into a decisive passer.

“Injuries have slowed me down, it’s the first season I’ve had so many. I’m working on coming back against Lens. I know I’m waiting but I’m not focusing on that either, the wins and good performances from the team come first.Kephren ( Thuram) told me that he would have ruined me if he ended up with more stats than me (4 assists). It would be terrible… His position is in defensive midfield, while he is mainly concerned with recovering the ball to give it to me” he confided the French-Senegalese in an interview granted to Good morning. While he is once again reeling from a ligament sprain in his toe, Sofiane Diop is keeping sight of his goals with the Aiglons. “It’s undeniable. I’ve come to have responsibilities at this club. It happens to be 10km from Monaco, but if I had to go to London I would have gone. I haven’t moved yet, I intend to. I’m delighted to be here, there’s a great group, great players, competent staff, a beautiful stadium, noisy fans…” concluded the Towers native.