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Itandje turns down move to Turkey

Published by fiz on August 1, 2008

Liverpool goalkeeper Charles Itandje, who was transfer listed by Liverpool has turned down the chance to join Turkish side Galatasaray. The French has failed to impress during his 1 season at Anfield and is being replaced by Diego Cavalieri.

“I refused to join Galatasaray, even if I was very close to leave, because the Champions League challenge was appealing,” Itandje told France Football.

“We reached a very advanced stage during the talks, I even terminated my phone lines.”

There are a couple of English clubs expressing interest in the keeper but Itandje has his heart set on a move to PSG.

“But I have other interest in England. Three Premier League clubs are attracted.”

“I explained to my coach I wanted to leave to get more first team opportunities. So the club has prepared my departure. We will see what will happens in August.”

“I am the solution to PSG’s trouble! Of course there is already a keeper there, but Paris is a club that attracts me a lot, as I was born in the Ile-de-France.”

“Even when I played in north of France, I came to Parc des Princes to see matches. If something concrete will happen, we will see.”

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