Loïs Openda explains her signing with the Sang et Or

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Author of 37 goals and 11 assists in 88 games on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, Loïs Openda (22) did not return to Club Brugge this summer, preferring to be transferred to RC Lens for 10 million euros.

In an interview given to The Teamthe Belgian international striker (3 caps, 1 goal) explained his signing with the Sang et Or but also his feelings vis-à-vis Belgium, four months before the start of the World Cup in Qatar.

His signature in Lens

“I followed your Championship a lot. There are big stars. You can show yourself there. And it’s much more difficult than in the Netherlands and Belgium. To become a better player, I had to come to France. Lens evolves in a system that suits me. I spoke to the coach (Franck Haise) for a long time by telephone before committing myself. I spoke a lot with Florent (Ghisolfi, the sports coordinator). gave me the confidence that every player needs. In selection, I discussed it with Eden and Thorgan Hazard. Eden (ex-Lillois) gave me a break. But he told me that it was a very good team ( 7th in L1 last year). He told me regarding the atmosphere. I can’t wait to get to know it. Thorgan learned his skills at Lens. And Thierry Henry (Martinez’s assistant with Belgium) confirmed game intentions.

Belgium

“My mother is of Moroccan origin. My father of Congolese origin. I might have chosen another nation. But I always wanted to play for Belgium. I was born there. 14 years old. For me, it was obvious. These caps boosted my confidence. It was like a dream. When you see De Bruyne with the ball, you know he’s going to put it at your feet.”

The World Cup in Qatar

“It’s not my simple or only goal. Being selected, if that’s the case, won’t be enough. At some point, I had to make a choice. That of coming to Lens was one of them. I I came to rub shoulders with great players. To have a good start to the season in L1. If I manage to do this, as it is in the back of my mind, then only followingwards will I be able to think regarding the selection.”

to summarize

Bought for 10 million euros by RC Lens from Club Brugge, Loïs Openda (22) explained the reasons for his signing with the Sang et Or. “I followed your Championship a lot. There are big stars. can show up there. And it’s much more difficult than in the Netherlands and Belgium. To become a better player, I had to come to France. Lens plays in a system that suits me. I spent a long time spoke to the coach (Franck Haise) by phone before signing on. I talked a lot with Florent (Ghisolfi, the sports coordinator). They gave me the confidence that every player needs. In selection, I have it discussed with Eden and Thorgan Hazard. Eden (ex-Lillois) gave me a break. But he told me that it was a very good team (7th in L1 last year). He told me regarding the atmosphere. I can’t wait to get to know her. Thorgan learned his skills at Lens. And Thierry Henry (Martinez’s assistant with Belgium) confirmed to me the intentions of the game “explained the Belgian striker in the columns s of The Team.