The new OM striker was presented to the press this Friday, January 14.
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Cédric Bakambu spoke for the first time as an OM player on Friday 14 January. Arrived in the Marseille city on Thursday, the Franco-Congolese finds the championship of France which he had left in 2014. “Since I left, I have acquired more experience, I am 30 years old, I am a father. I have travelled, I have experienced great atmospheres in Turkey or Spain. Today, I am more armed, says “Bakagoal”.
Having left for four years in China after good performances in Spain in Villarreal, he returns for “a purely sporting challenge” he recalled before adding that he had had the idea of returning to Ligue 1 in the back of his mind for some time. “I know what OM represents in France and in Africa. There is a very big fervor around this club. I liked the president’s speech, we’ve known each other for quite a few years. I spoke with the coach too. It doesn’t matter what position he wants me to play in, the most important thing is that the team and I perform.”, he added
Cédric Bakambu “I will bring my experience!”
The first words of the new Olympian striker, OM in Africa, his style of play and the atmosphere of the Orange Vélodrome, the Congolese international confides ⚪️
– Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) January 14, 2022
Asked about his state of form after a few months without playing, the new Marseille striker wants to be reassuring. “It’s normal that there are doubts but I have confidence in myself, I know what I’m worth”, he assures. Not qualified to face Lille on Sunday, he could start against Lens on January 22.