AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: Salgaocar FC has completed its foreign quota by signing of French Striker Claude Gnakpa, a statement from the Club has confirmed.

Having come up through the Montpellier Youth ranks coupled with the experience of playing in France, Scotland, Spain, England and Iraq, Claude’s arrival will certainly give Salgaocar the cutting edge upfront.

Claude has been training with Salgaocar for five days now and says that he has heard good things about Salgaocar from players.

“The boys are good, since my arrival, I have been welcomed” he stated, “we laugh, have a good time”. On being asked about how he would fit with the other foreigners, he was very positive. “Chika’s a good guy, very involved. I’ve not met Seito but I’ve heard he’s a good player, delivers good passes and is good with the ball, which is important since I’m a striker. As for Darryl, he’s great and we gel really well. I hope to play alongside him”.

Raj Gomes, the General Secretary of Salgaocar stated that they had now completed their foreign signings for the year 2013-14 and looked forward to a good year ahead.

Coach Derrick Pereira added; “We are glad to have him on our side, his ability to break through defenses will certainly boost our strike force.”

Gnakpa was equally complimentary about the Coach. “I’ve enjoyed the training sessions with the Coach, he’s a good man, very respectful of players and is always looking for improvement. I’ve also heard great comments about him, that he loves football, and is a 100 percent into his sessions and the players. “

“I want to score goals, perform, win the League and the Federation Cup and am looking forward to a good season” he signed off.