The Ivory Coast international has expressed his delight over his move to the Ligue 1 outfit and has vowed to help his new club become a major force in France
It took Les Dogues 12 months to convince http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 collapsed in the end.
However, LOSC have finally signed their long-sought target. The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 earlier this month and Les Dogues wasted little time in wrapping a deal for the Ivorian.
According to reports, Lille coach Rudi Garcia contacted Salomon Kalou before the start of last season but failed in his attempts to sign the midfielder. However, Garcia succeeded this time around as the 26-year-old agreed to join the Ligue 1 outfit.
Salomon Kalou is excited to be playing in France and feels that Lille’s style of play suits him and his attacking play will help him adjust quickly in France.
While talking to reporters, Kalou stated that he was in contact with Rudi Garcia last season and Lille’s project really impressed him. Les Dogues are set to inaugurate their new stadium and the 26-year-old winger feels that such steps by the club reflects
its high ambitions for the future.
“I spoke with Rudi Garcia about this project last season. I was really impressed by the project of Lille. This is a great club that has built a new stadium and has a great coach”, said the former Chelsea player.
Kalou, who was restricted to a limited number of appearances last season, is hoping for a better season with Lille this time. The Ivory Coast international is hoping to have a good debut season in France and wants to help LOSC compete for titles this season.
“The most important thing is to have fun and I think at Lille, I will have a lot of fun.”
Lille’s fans are expecting great things from the club’s latest signing who spent last six seasons with Chelsea, winning a Premier League title and a Champions League in the process.
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