Celtic ace Olivier Ntcham delivers transfer message ‘it’s the best solution’
CELTIC midfielder Olivier Ntcham thinks it would be best if he left Neil Lennon’s side this transfer window, because the quality of the Scottish Premiership isn’t good enough to help him develop as a player.
Celtic has given me a lot, but it's the best solution for my development
Olivier Ntcham
“Celtic has given me a lot, but it's the best solution for my development,” Ntcham told L’Equipe.
“We can do as many matches as we want but, with all due respect for my opponents, if the level in front is not high, you do not progress.
“I was really disappointed not to have gone to Porto last summer.
“What could be the perfect stage for me? A big championship: Germany, France, Spain - coming back to France would be something very, very good.
“The interest of the Marseille? It is flattering. It is a very big club with very big support.
Celtic transfer news: Olivier Ntcham wants to leave as the Scottish Premiership is low quality (Image: GETTY Images)
“If I went to Marseille, I would blossom, I have always signed for clubs with lots of fans.”
The former France Under-21 star has been linked with a £15m to Marseille this summer.
The Hoops rejected a £13m bid for Ntcham last summer from Porto, insisting he was more valuable.
The attacking midfielder was signed from Manchester City in 2017 for £4.5m.
He’s made 70 starts for Celtic over two years, scoring 15 goals. But, Ntcham made just 16 league appearances last season, scoring three goals.
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