" I made the right choice "
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:58 pm
Kevin Theophile-Catherine delighted to have joined Cardiff
By Patrick Haond September 3, 2013
" I made the right choice "
Kevin Theophile-Catherine is convinced he made the right choice in spurning other advances in favour of joining Cardiff City.
The French defender completed a move to south Wales on Saturday, with the Bluebirds parting with a fee believed to be in the region of £2million to secure his services from Rennes.
The 23-year-old admits he had other options to consider, with a summer switch having been part of his plans for some time.
He was slightly concerned that a move to the Premier League may pass him by, as deadline day edged ever closer, but he is delighted to have been offered an opportunity to prove himself at the highest level by Malky Mackay.
Theophile-Catherine told France Football: "I said if there was an opportunity in the summer that I would try to seize it. My departure was more or less agreed by the club in January.
"I thank Rennes for having not blocked me. I was educated at the club, but it was the right time for something new.
"I knew Cardiff were following me for some time, but there wasn't much time remaining before the end of the transfer window.
"Things accelerated after the match against Evian (on 24th August). I didn't hesitate when the opportunity arose.
"I had two or three contacts but, in my eyes, this was the best and most concrete project. The club really showed that they wanted to sign me.
"Since I was a kid, the Premier League has attracted me. Cardiff are also a team that has a big heart and players with fighting spirit."
By Patrick Haond September 3, 2013
" I made the right choice "
Kevin Theophile-Catherine is convinced he made the right choice in spurning other advances in favour of joining Cardiff City.
The French defender completed a move to south Wales on Saturday, with the Bluebirds parting with a fee believed to be in the region of £2million to secure his services from Rennes.
The 23-year-old admits he had other options to consider, with a summer switch having been part of his plans for some time.
He was slightly concerned that a move to the Premier League may pass him by, as deadline day edged ever closer, but he is delighted to have been offered an opportunity to prove himself at the highest level by Malky Mackay.
Theophile-Catherine told France Football: "I said if there was an opportunity in the summer that I would try to seize it. My departure was more or less agreed by the club in January.
"I thank Rennes for having not blocked me. I was educated at the club, but it was the right time for something new.
"I knew Cardiff were following me for some time, but there wasn't much time remaining before the end of the transfer window.
"Things accelerated after the match against Evian (on 24th August). I didn't hesitate when the opportunity arose.
"I had two or three contacts but, in my eyes, this was the best and most concrete project. The club really showed that they wanted to sign me.
"Since I was a kid, the Premier League has attracted me. Cardiff are also a team that has a big heart and players with fighting spirit."
Re: " I made the right choice "
Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:12 pm
Players wanting to come to the club with hunger and ambition.
Malky has got it spot on with the signings he has made this summer!
Malky has got it spot on with the signings he has made this summer!
Re: " I made the right choice "
Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:10 pm
I heard a bbc reporter say on football focus that he choose us over fiorentina and another top European club 
Re: " I made the right choice "
Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:36 pm
That's the lure of the Premier League for you for some players mate. ^.
Re: " I made the right choice "
Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:37 pm
Maynards right fooot wrote:I heard a bbc reporter say on football focus that he choose us over fiorentina and another top European club
Chose us over Fiorentina and Sevilla mate.