Diouf wants to finish career in England

by Laurent Picard , 15 June 2009

El-Hadji Diouf wants to finish his career in England, be that at Blackburn Rovers or somewhere else.

The Senegal international is apparently happy at Ewood Park, but he has insisted that he would listen to possible offers from other Premier League clubs.

Diouf says he is not focused on money matters, but he has revealed that moving to Qatar, Dubai or the USA is part of his career plan.

“You never know what is going to happen tomorrow in football,” Diouf told L’Observateur.

“The fact that I signed a four-year contract with Sunderland but left after six months proves it.

“Today Blackburn want to have an excellent season - the coach is going to sign good players and achieve what he did with Bolton. I understand that he is ambitious.

“I didn’t hesitate when he called me. But if I receive offers... we will always have offers. But today, I am not interested in Italy or Spain.”

“I won’t return to France, but Qatar or Dubai, and the United States as well, are options for the future. I want to finish my high-level career in England and, for the moment, I have a four-year contract with Blackburn.”

The attacker has also tried to defend himself against his negative reputation in England.

He said: “I have appeared in 300 games since I moved to England and I am used to people booing me.

“One day, Gary Speed told me, 'People never boo bad players'. When the opposite fans hate you it means you are a good player.

"The proof is that Cristiano Ronaldo is the most hated player, I come second and then there’s Didier Drogba.

“When I go to the restaurant with my wife, people look for trouble, but I try to put things into perspective. I built a bad reputation for myself but I always take responsibility for my actions.”

Diouf has revealed that he is in the process of passing his badges with a view to becoming the Senegal manager in the future, and Allardyce has backed him to follow in his footsteps.

“One day I’d like to be this team’s [Senegal] manager,” he said. “When I see people like Maradona leading their national team, it gives me the motivation to continue.

“I am passing my badges to become a coach in the future. My manager, Sam Allardyce, gives me advice and is by my side.”

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Arsenal
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Aston Villa
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Birmingham
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Blackburn
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Bolton
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Burnley
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Chelsea
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Everton
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Fulham
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Hull
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Liverpool
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Man City
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Man Utd
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Portsmouth
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Stoke
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Sunderland
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Tottenham
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West Ham
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Wigan
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Wolverhampton
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