Mohammed Salisu, a defender with the Black Stars, called his transfer to AS Monaco a “big step” in his professional career.
The club and the Ghanaian international signed a five-year contract on Tuesday, August 1. He will remain in France till June 2028 as per his contract with the Ligue 1 team.
Salisu played for Southampton for three years before transferring to Monaco, but at the end of the 2022–23 season, they were relegated.
The 24-year-old spoke for the first time after joining the team and finalising his transfer.
“[Monaco] is a great club and I am very happy to be here. This is a big step for me in my career,” he told the club’s media.
“I am looking forward to the journey and to win games and be the best team that we can be.”
He joined Southampton for £10.9 million and has now departed after a successful three-year spell. During his time at the club, Salisu made a total of 80 appearances in all competitions.
Monaco’s pursuit of Salisu intensified after Southampton’s relegation to the Championship, making the move a logical step for the player’s career progression.
