Arrivals continue at Dijon FCO in recent days. After Roger Assalé, an Ivorian international, the Dijon Ligue 1 club has just recruited Bersant Celina, a Kosovar international midfielder.
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Before the end of the transfer window in early October, the DFCO continues to strengthen its offensive sector.
The Dijon club, which points to the 17th place in the Ligue 1 standings, needs reinforcements after starting the 2020-2021 season with two defeats against Angers, then Lyon.
“I hope that new players will arrive, including offensive elements,” said coach Stephane Jobard on August 28 during the last match.
It is in this context that Bersant Celina has just signed for four years in Dijon. This midfielder from Kosovo has just turned 24. For two seasons he wore the jersey of Swansea City, a club playing in the Championship. In Dijon, he will wear jersey number 9.
“In Championship, he was used to a very tough championship in the fight. He will bring a lot of desire and will be ready to give everything. But what he likes above all is to evolve in the heart of the game. Che is a very technical ball player, rather explosive and good in the opponent’s box “, explains Peguy Luyindula, sports director of Dijon Football Côte-d’Or.
The Dijonnais will host the Stade Brestois, the championship red lantern, at the Gaston-Gérard stadium on Sunday, September 13, at 3 p.m., as part of the third day of the championship. The perfect opportunity to earn precious points thanks to the newcomer …
#MercatoDFCO / OFFICIAL
Recruited from @SwansOfficial, the attacking midfielder ???????? Bersant #Celina committed for 4 years to @DFCO_Officiel !
Communicated #DFCO https://t.co/iB3aKEVB23
#WelcomeBersant pic.twitter.com/XpGNdhFTMD
– Dijon FCO (@DFCO_Officiel) September 9, 2020
What is the course of Bersant Celina ?
Born in Prizren, Kosovo, Bersant Celina lived in Norway for several years. It was there that he was spotted by Manchester City while playing at Strømsgodset IF. After joining the Citizens’ academy, he participated in the Youth League and started in the world of professional football. At the same time, he chained the youth selections with Norway, but in the end, he preferred to defend the colors of Kosovo (18 caps in A, 2 goals).
Bersant Celina has been loaned to FC Twente (Netherlands) and Ipswich Town (38 games, 8 goals) by Manchester City, before being recruited by Swansea City in 2018 where he spent two seasons (79 games, 10 goals, 11 assists).
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