After Werder’s director of professional football revealed that SVW was working on a deal for the loan signing of Issa Kaboré from Manchester City following the friendly match against FC Twente, the 23-year-old officially became part of the Green-Whites’ squad on Monday. Before the wide player took to the training pitch with his new teammates for the first time, he answered questions from journalists during his presentation. Kaboré spoke about...
…the type of player he is: “I am a fast runner and can play on either wing. The fans that haven’t had the chance to watch me play yet will hopefully get that opportunity very soon.”
...his first impressions: “Everyone that I have met so far has been really nice and friendly. They are very open and welcoming so I am feeling positive about getting started.”
…his aims: “My primary aim is to help the team, which I will always put first. Obviously, I also personally want to be playing as often as possible in order to keep developing. Above all though, I am here to provide the quality to support the team.”
…playing in a new country and new league: “I have watched Bundesliga matches in the past and the intensity was apparent, so I am looking forward to this experience for my personal development.”
…the importance of his family: “For me, family comes before anything else. They are always there by my side wherever I go so that we can share every special moment together. That is really important to me.”
…becoming settled in one place following many loans: “It is always fun being able to experience new things and to learn. Nevertheless, I have my family in mind, so I naturally want to settle somewhere that feels like home, somewhere that I can develop. The future will bring what the future brings. If I can make progress here then I don’t see any reason why that couldn’t be here.”
…Manchester City Pep Guardiola: “He is a great coach, from whom I have already learned a lot and with whom I will remain in contact during my time here. There isn’t a player who wouldn’t benefit from having him as their coach.”
…former teammate Kyle Walker: “I have been inspired by the way he plays football and I can learn a lot from him. He had always been my idol, so if you ask me who I view as a role model then his name is certainly one I would mention.”
…former teammate Jan-Niklas Beste and Werder: “Although we are good friends, we haven’t spoken about Werder. This is a big club, steeped in tradition and one that feels like a family. Everyone gets on well and it’s clear to me that Werder has a great future.”
…competition for places: “The more good players in the squad, the better the chance that the team has of winning. This helps every player to improve so I see it as a positive thing.”
…making his debut at the weekend: “I will train in preparation for the game like everyone else. As I have already said, everyone is very open and friendly, so I don’t see any issues apart from the short period before the next game. In the end, it’s up to the coach as to whether I get to play.”
