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Five-year contract and €65m cap. Jeremy Doku broke the bank with Manchester City dreaming of offering the Stade Rennais winger to bolster their attacking zone with a highly sought-after profile. “My dribbling skills, my pace and my creativity. Those are the things that I can add to this team”launched Jeremy Doku in his first interview with his new club.
After three seasons in Ligue 1, the 21-year-old feels ready to take on the biggest challenge of his career with the Red Devils Champions League title holders. “I always knew that the Premier League was made and created for me. I played in Belgium, I played in France and I think those were the right steps to prepare for the Premier League. I am very confident. So I think everything will be fine with the help of the coach, staff and team.
Jackpot for Anderlecht: Jeremy Doku’s transfer to Manchester City will bring several million to Mauve
Even though he is currently nursing a serious thigh injury, Jeremy Doku will be able to rely on his compatriot Kevin De Bruyne. “As soon as he heard about the rumours, he directly messaged me and gave me information about the club.Doku says. Now he is hurt but he messaged me again and said he would be there if I had any questions and needed him for anything. That would make the job easier for me, but I’ve already heard that everyone in the group is cool.
Jérémy Doku can also lay claim to being the first Belgian recruited directly by Pep Guardiola. Kevin De Bruyne or Vincent Kompany were actually at the club before the Spanish manager arrived. “I am very excited because with a top coach I can only become a better player. I can’t wait to find out what he can teach me. Like Kevin, Pep is also injured (Editor’s note: He had emergency back surgery) But I can’t wait to see it.”
The Anderlecht-trained player will have to adapt his game to Guardiola’s collective machine. “They are the best team in world football. I am a young player who has a lot to learn and improve. Working with Pep and his staff and playing alongside these outstanding players will make me a much better player.”Punctuates Doku who may discover the Premier League at Sheffield United on Sunday.
Can the marriage between Doku and Manchester City be successful? “Guardiola will have to do a lot of coaching”