{"id":366425,"date":"2025-08-23T04:51:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T04:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/366425\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T04:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T04:51:32","slug":"new-man-diouf-didnt-think-twice-when-inter-approached-france-international-in-e25m-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/366425\/","title":{"rendered":"New man Diouf ‘didn’t think twice’ when Inter approached France international in \u20ac25m agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Andy Diouf with the Inter trophy cabinet (@inter)<\/p>\n

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France Under-21 international Andy Diouf will wear the Number 17 shirt for Inter and assured he \u2018didn\u2019t think twice\u2019 when asked to join them from RC Lens. \u2018It\u2019s an honour to be here.\u2019<\/p>\n

The midfielder completed his medical tests<\/a> and transfer today in a deal believed to be worth \u20ac20m plus up to \u20ac5m in add-ons.<\/a><\/p>\n

He admits the negotiations progressed very rapidly, not just between the two clubs, but also when working out personal terms.<\/p>\n

Diouf rushed to complete Inter transfer\"AndyAndy Diouf joins Inter<\/p>\n

\u201cInter is a club with a rich history. As soon as I heard the news, I didn\u2019t think twice: there was no doubt for me about choosing this Club, it\u2019s an honour to be here. Being an Inter player means a lot, I\u2019m very proud and I can\u2019t wait to step onto the pitch at San Siro,\u201d Diouf told Inter Channel.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Nerazzurri had previously approached Roma for Manu Kon\u00e9, but when their reported \u20ac40m proposal was rebuffed, they turned to another France international.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like to play with the ball at my feet, I play with personality, and I enjoy technical moves and showing what I can do with the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inter had not been expected to go for another midfielder this summer, but it reflects the change of tactics now that Cristian Chivu has taken over from Simone Inzaghi.<\/p>\n

\"SEVILLE,SEVILLE, SPAIN \u2013 SEPTEMBER 20: Andy Diouf of RC Lens looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla FC and RC Lens at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cI know there are players with great experience in the dressing room. I want to learn by being with them, to grow together with the whole team,\u201d continued Diouf.<\/p>\n

There is a growing French contingent at San Siro, including Marcus Thuram, Ange-Yoan Bonny and Benjamin Pavard.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m glad there are several French players here. I know Ange-Yoan well because we played together for the national side, and he spoke very highly of the Club. For sure, it helps to come into a team where you already know some of your teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I can put my qualities to the team\u2019s use, taking the time I need to adapt to the style of the league, the team, and my teammates. Having a coach who has played here at the highest level will definitely be an advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Diouf could well make his Inter debut on Monday, when the team host Torino at San Siro.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very happy to be here, and I can\u2019t wait to show what I\u2019m capable of on the pitch. See you very soon!\u201d<\/p>\n


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