Stoke City midfielder Badou Ndiaye has told the Turkish media he was sceptical about a move to the Premier League club.
The Senegal international joined Stoke City in the last transfer window from Galatasaray for a reported £16m.
Speaking to Milliyet, Ndiaye was asked how his transfer to Stoke City came about: “Actually, I didn’t want to go at first. The club wanted me to stay. Then Stoke City made a very good offer to Galatasaray. They club evaluated it, and the transfer took place.”
Ndiaye spent just six months with Galatasaray after signing for the club last summer for €7.5m.
The midfielder has yet to be on the winning side for his new club after a series of draws, and Stoke face a difficult task when they meet Manchester City on Monday night.
Stoke City are currently in the bottom three, and are in desperate need of victories.
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