Cisse desperate for Anfield move

Last updated : 03 June 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The 22-year-old French prodigy made his feelings regarding his footballing future perfectly clear in a revealing interview with France Football magazine.

Cisse said: I dream to join this club now. Everyone needs to know that. I am strong enough to leave, I want to go and see in England what happens. In life you have to take risks and I know at Liverpool they want me. If I don't join them now I will be disappointed."

The Frenchman also insisted that rumours of a move to Marseille are unfounded. For Cisse, Anfield is the only option.

Cisse added: "L'OM (Marseille) is still in my heart, but England and Liverpool are too attractive," he said. "L'OM will be a little later, I hope so, if they still want me in some years time.

I have been at Auxerre for seven years now. Today if the door can be opened, if everyone can take advantage, I think the time has come to go and see someone else," said the French international.

"I am 22 years old and it is essential for my evolution. Now that the season is over with Auxerre, it is not a secret anymore, I can openly say it - I wish to leave. The officials and the coach know my desire and point of view. I want to improve and that means according to me, joining a foreign club.

"I don't want any trial of strength, but I want them to understand my state of mind, and if the coach remains in his position I will stay at AJA (Auxerre). It's my energy. I want to taste another football and my officials have to understand me. That kind of challenge represents a deep need."