When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye
New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.
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"you don't say no when Manchester City come calling, and playing in the Champions League is where he belongs."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
"There was no stress or panicking."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
"I always say whatever comes, comes. God decides your future - it is already written."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
"I wanted Champions League and playing at one of the best teams in the world."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
"It was difficult to leave Everton. I created a great connection with the fans and the players there, but we have to move on sometimes and it's how football is."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
"I don't really look back. I just look to the future and work hard."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
"It is one of the biggest clubs in the world. There are world-class players, world-class stadium and the fans are brilliant."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
"This is where I think I belong. I have worked hard to get to this point."
— Iliman Ndiaye , Athlete
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New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.
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