'A Lot Of Historic Players (Zidane) Of French Football Came From Here' -Ex-Sunderland Star Maja On Why He Joined Bordeaux
Published: July 22, 2019
Former Sunderland star Josh Maja has revealed why he joined Bordeaux despite being courted by a plethora of teams in England in the January transfer window.
Following a blistering start to the 2018-2019 season and with his contract set to run out, the young striker was linked with possible moves to Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, Huddersfield Town and Cardiff City plus clubs in the Bundesliga.
Therefore, Maja had a difficult decision to make but eventually chose to join Bordeaux because of the history of the club which produced famous players such as Gernot Rohr, Alain Giresse, Bixente Lizarazu, Jean Tigana and Zinedine Zidane.
Speaking to Get French Football News, Maja said : ''Because Bordeaux are a massive club in France and have a massive city.
''A
lot of the historic players (Zinedine Zidane) of French football came
from here. That was one of the reasons.
''It was just about the way the
club was going and is going now. A lot of young players are coming
through.
''I think that it is a good chance for me to try to get regular
football, week in, week out, at the top level. In one of Europe’s top 5
leagues. I think that was the main reason for coming here.''
Prior to joining Bordeaux, Maja netted 15 goals in 24 league appearances for Sunderland in the first half of the 2018-19 campaign.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : girondins.com
Latest News
- Done deal: Goalscoring defender who wants to play for Super Eagles joins Rangers
- 'Atalanta must sell him' - Ex-Sporting director says Lookman is ideal replacement for Kvaratskhelia
- Confirmed: Alanyaspor snap up Uchenna Ogundu on three-year deal
- Official: Butler-Oyedeji joins Lausanne-Sport following Arsenal departure
- Done deal: Midfielder who looks up to Super Eagles star Onyedika joins FC Midtjylland
- 'I don't deal with damaged people' – Mikel's agent responds to Siasia's N91m bribery claim
- AC Milan's Flying Eagles midfielder wanted by Italian Serie B club Reggiana
- Confirmed: Two youngsters of Nigerian descent sign new deals with West Brom
- Transfer battle: Journalist reveals Galatasaray still hopeful of signing Osimhen amid Al-Hilal interest
- Derrick Abu: Fullback who spent 11 years at Chelsea joins Southampton's partner club


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88