The Lille winger has revealed that the chance to play regular first-team football was the main motive behind his decision to join the French club
The Côte d'Ivoire international believes that he can be one of the main men in Rudi Garcia's side and at Lille, he will get enough chances to show his true talent.
Kalou surprised many when he joined the Ligue 1 club following the expiration of his contract with Chelsea. However, the Ivorian feels that moving to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 was the right decision and is really looking forward to his first season in France.
The 26-year-old, who joined the Ligue 1 outfit on a four-year contract, has stated that he was under immense pressure at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 because of all the big names at the club.
"Many people are surprised I moved from Chelsea to Lille, but to be honest, for me, it was the right choice to make. At Chelsea I was always under pressure because of the great names they have there. Even on my first day of training I was taking pictures
with my colleagues because it was a dream for me.”
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Feyenoord-c39258 player said that he was not given a proper chance at Stamford Bridge to show his true capabilities. Despite featuring in two Champions League finals, Kalou feels that the lack playing time forced him to join Lille.
"I never had a proper chance, but I played in two Champions League finals. Chelsea was great to me, but not playing regularly was a main factor. In Lille, I will be one of the main men in the team, so it will be different. I can show my true talent.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Salomon-Kalou-c32266 admitted that he will miss the Premier League where he spent last six seasons with the London club. However, the Côte d'Ivoire international feels that he will settle well in France.
"I will miss the English league but I will enjoy the French league where players such as Ibrahimovic, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Silva-c34903 and Lavezzi are going to play against us and other teams such as Montpellier and Marseille.
The former Chelsea player is eagerly waiting for the season to start and has set his sights on winning the Ligue 1 title in his maiden season in France.
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