Seko Fofana "flattered" by Parisian interest

Seko Fofana spoke about his career so far, and white comes next. It's perhaps symbolic that he talked about the club that is looking to recruit him.

The guy from the city of Paris never got to pull on the PSG shirt, but has found happiness when he signed for RC Lens in 2020. His formidable performances and a great personality made him a hit with the fans and teammates and also secured him the captain's armband for the Blood and Gold.

The Ivorian star was on PSG's radar last year, but he opted to extend his stay in Lens and sign a new contract. A day before Lens and PSG meet in Ligue 1, the Parisian boy spoke about the constant rumours regarding his future.

"People ask me to join PSG all the time. I'm from the city, but I don't regret not having played for the club. I'm happy at Lens, and I'm glad I can repay the confidence of the club that gave me everything. I'll continue to represent the club all the way and write history."

PSG's midfield has seen new players arrive for years, yet it always seems like they miss one player. A large portion of the PSG fanbase believes Fofana is the missing piece of the puzzle.

"It's flattering to be linked with such a popular club. It pleases me to see that people there want me. When a club competing in European competitions is looking at you, it gives you even more motivation to work and improve. People in the street and around me love to talk, but you can't let that lose your focus. I'm cool with it, and I'm concentrating fully on Lens. I love playing for my club, I feel loved, and that's what matters."

Lens have just six points fewer than PSG. Coach Franck Haise has built a strong team fighting in the right end of the table. To Fofana, the only thing that matters is to finish the season on a high.

"Look, who wouldn't want to play for one of the biggest clubs in Europe? It certainly crossed my mind. But, as I said, I want to do the best I can this season, and only then will I talk to my agent about what's going on. I have signed a new contract with Lens recently, so I might stay for a long time. Either way, making decisions is easier when you're playing well. And that's what I want to continue with Lens."

Paris Saint-Germain are enduring a tough time in the second half of the season, especially now that their coach Christophe Galtier has been accused of racism and Islamophobia. There are a lot of problems there, with the latest being the injury to Marco Verratti. You can already sense that even more PSG fans will look with envy when they see Parisian boy Fofana leading the opposing team on Saturday.

LIGUE 1 - MATCHDAY 31

Friday

22.00: (3.40) Toulouse (3.50) Olympique Lyon (2.14)

Saturday

18.00: (2.40) Rennes (3.50) Reims (3.20)

22.00: (1.79) PSG (3.70) Lens (4.70)

Sunday

14.00: (1.58) Lille (4.10) Montpellier (6.00)

16.00: (2.52) Auxerre (3.10) Nantes (3.15)

16.00: (3.25) Brest (3.35) Nice (2.45)

16.00: (1.89) Clermont (3.50) Angers (4.40)

16.00: (1.83) Strasbourg (3.45) Ajaccio (5.00)

18.05: (1.45) Monaco (5.00) Lorient (8.00)

Sunday

21.45: (1.26) Olympique Marseille (6.50) Troyes (12.0)

***odds are subject to change