davieG Posted 24 July 2013 Posted 24 July 2013 New Leicester City signing Zoumana Bakayogo has admitted that when he heard of Leicester City's interest in him he thought it was a joke. The 26-year-old Ivory Coast defender said he never imagined a club of the stature of City would be in for him after leaving League One side Tranmere in the summer. "But my agent kept telling me Leicester were in for me. I was quite happy and surprised at the same time." Bakayogo, who started his career at Paris St Germain and spent two seasons at Millwall, has never played at as high a level as the Championship before, but he said he was determined to succeed. "I am really hungry for this," he said. "It is a great chance for me to step up a level and see how far I can go, and even higher if we can. "I haven't had this chance before so I am determined to take it. "It is about my career and it is great that a Championship club like Leicester came in for me. There were a few clubs interested, but I have chosen the best option for myself. I need a new challenge and this is a big one. It is a big club and everyone should want to play at a club like Leicester, with the ambition to go up to the highest level. It is good to be in a squad that wants to go to the top. "The manager spoke to me several times and he gave me confidence. He told me to relax and be myself. That will help me more, especially with my confidence." Bakayogo, who is not expected to feature in this week's freindlies as he builds up his fitness, said he is relishing the prospect of challenging Paul Konchesky for City's left-back berth. "I play left-back and left midfield, but I prefer left back," he said. "I know that Paul Konchesky is the left-back but I will compete with him, progress with him and learn from him. "It will be good for me to take his experience and, hopefully, I will then progress. "I am confident on the ball and good at defensive shape, but I need to progress in areas and I am here to work on that. I may learn new things. "I know some of the lads and the rest I know from the television, and I know that there is a French lad as well in Anthony Knockaert. "There are lots of good players here. We all want promotion and are working hard for it. It won't be easy." Read more: http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/story-19560706-detail/story.html?#ixzz2ZwjCxEta Follow us: @thisisleics on Twitter | thisisleicestershire on Facebook
Ric Flair Posted 24 July 2013 Posted 24 July 2013 I've got a feeling this lad will become a crowd favourite, he's got all the hall marks of an erratic but loveable player. What's his track record like with own goals?
lgfualol Posted 24 July 2013 Posted 24 July 2013 I can't wait to see him play. Seems like a nice chap.
Guest MattP Posted 24 July 2013 Posted 24 July 2013 New Leicester City signing Zoumana Bakayogo has admitted that when he heard of Leicester City's interest in him he thought it was a joke. This really doesn't inspire confidence!
Corky Posted 24 July 2013 Posted 24 July 2013 This really doesn't inspire confidence! I always thought it was international call-ups that players felt were wind-ups. Leicester = England.
Ashley Posted 24 July 2013 Posted 24 July 2013 Taft would make an awful LB, he is definitely a CB He would make an awful left back? Really considering he played there for our school and has done for the youth academies he has been at? Has a monster throw like Delaps believe me.
Tranmere Posted 25 July 2013 Posted 25 July 2013 You've got a good player who deserves a shot in the championship. Supposedly when he first signed for us he lived above a kebab house or something on barely any money. Gave us four good years and memories like this video. http://topsy.com/www.twitvid.com/OBXJC
Jace Posted 25 July 2013 Posted 25 July 2013 I've never been a great believer when people say this player can't play as a full back hes a centre back. A good footballer is a good footballer regardless they may have their strengths and weaknesses and a prefered position but in general they are very flexible. Neil Ruddock was a left winger to begin with and Kasper Schmeichel started off as a striker as a couple of examples.
The Horse's Mouth Posted 25 July 2013 Posted 25 July 2013 I don't like Taft, seen him in a few games last year for the U21s. Seemed meh tbh
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