Lazio star fancies Premiership switch

By European Football
July 6 2005

Lazio star Ousmane Dabo has revealed in an interview that he would like the chance to join Arsenal or Manchester United, should he be unable to agree terms on a new deal with Lazio. "This is going to be my third year with Lazio and my eighth in Italy," said Dabo.

"I have one year left on my contract. Either the club renew my contract or I leave. I will meet with the president in August.

"I am playing in a high-flying side even if Lazio has lost some of its prestige. I am a first-team member and I am well considered.

"But Lazio could well ask me to find a new club and that's why I am preparing myself.

"I played 150 matches in Serie A and for a foreigner this is not bad. I feel very proud about it.

"This is a very tough league and I believe I am capable of playing somewhere else with the experience I have gained.

"I was a success in Italy, it proves I am capable of playing in other leagues reputed to be tough and difficult too.

"I would like to play in England and in a club that fights at the top of the table like Manchester and Arsenal.

"I know Thierry Henry, we played together with the Under-21 national team.

"I am very attracted by the Premier League."

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