Assane: “A lot of things were said that were not true”

Assane Diaowho just turned 19 a few days ago and was declared European under-19 champion this summer with the Spanish team, several offers to leave Real Betis in the past transfer market -Hoffenheim, Porto, Feyenoord…- although none of the latter came to fruition.

The young winger has addressed some issues that have been said in the last hours of the market, regarding that fact His transfer to Feyenoord was not done because he did not want to leave (Porto also bid until the last minute for his services).

“In the end, there was a lot of talk this summer about possible departures and I stayed. It’s true that a lot of things were said that weren’t true about my future. I’ll go with the club hand in hand. Whatever decision is made will not do alone Both parties are looking for the best for each other If the Feyenoord thing does not happen, it is because of several reasons, not because I gave a refusal It is done in the Spanish market and The Dutch has little time left and can’t close it, “I’m with the club, I’m happy and I want to enjoy Betis and give my best,” Assane told Canal Sur Radio.

Feyenoord has announced, through its general director, Dennis te Kloese, who will try to sign him again andn January: “Between now and January I don’t know what will happen. Now I am at Betis, happy and eager to do things well. I talk to the coach and he gives me confidence and calmness, that I will have opportunities and a player appreciates that. The players from the top left but the rest will work to get a place,” he said. Assane.

Assane had a dazzling appearance in LaLiga a year ago, with two goals in his first two games, but then he lost popularity: “I want to take the next step. And I expect this season to be exciting. Obviously the things, but I try to do give it normality, of be both Assane who is in the subsidiary and in the youth team. I would have liked the season to have ended differently. It is a beautiful and special time. I am ambitious and want to improve. I have the coach’s confidence, absolutely. He gives me peace of mind and I will have opportunities and a player appreciates that.”