Friday 6 September 2013 11:46, UK
Liverpool new boy Mamadou Sakho insists he has no regrets over leaving hometown club Paris Saint Germain for the Premier League.
Sakho explained why he decided not to see out his contract and leave PSG on a free transfer, admitting he wanted the club to benefit from his sale. "Why did I not leave PSG next January as free agent? I wanted to pay back PSG for what it brought me." added Sakho. "Of course it would have meant a big financial jackpot for me, but it was not my choice. I wanted the club to take advantage of it too." Sakho, who watched Liverpool's win over Manchester United last weekend from the stands, admits the club's plans persuaded him to make the move to England and that experiencing Anfield's atmosphere convinced him. "Why Liverpool? Because the Premier League is the best league in the world, and it was the club that offered me the project that suited me the best," continued Sakho. "The officials knew how to convince me. "My first feelings in the Anfield stands? I had confirmation I made the right choice. They are amazing fans and a very good team. The fans' chants are beautiful even if I can't understand English so far! "Compare Parc des Princes and Anfield? You can't compare. Le Parc is my cradle."