Marseille move for Niang
Sunday, July 3, 2005
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Senegal centre-forward Mamadou Niang has joined Olympique de Marseille from Ligue 1 rivals RC Strasbourg.
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Coach reunion
The 25-year-old forward, who scored 21 goals for Strasbourg after joining from ES Troyes Aube Champagne in 2003, has signed a four-year contract with the UEFA Intertoto Cup third round entrants. Niang links up with coach Jean Fernandez, under whom he played during a loan spell with FC Metz in the 2002/03 season.
Boyhood fan
"I could not refuse an offer from Marseille," Niang said. "I know Jean Fernandez well and he is a good coach. When I was young, Marseille were always my team. I wish the French championship would start right now."
