Bradley Barcola’s choice to opt for the French team rather than Togo does not surprise Emmanuel Adebayor. The blame lies with the prospects of the Hawks…
Bradley Barcola has had a frustrating start to the Euros. Restricted to the bench for the first two matches, the Parisian striker was given a starting role against Poland for Les Bleus’ third game in Group D, but despite a fine performance, he was the first to have to come off after an hour of play and had no say in the matter against Belgium in the round of 16.
However, the former Lyon player does not regret his choice of choosing the French team rather than Togo. And Emmanuel Adebayor, former glory of the Eperviers, understands the decision of the French striker very well. I am not disappointed, when I see the mess noted in our country, I cannot be disappointed that he chooses to play for France. He is a younger brother, I am happy for him. We must also be realistic, playing for France will open other doors for him, and give him more visibility, he thus confided in an interview given to afrik-foot.com.
“The choice is quickly made”
“He is French first, it is his country of birth. Playing for France gives him more opportunities, for contracts, sponsors etc… This would not have been the case if he had chosen a small football nation like Togo,
he continued. I think he talked to his entourage, he talked to his father, to his mother, and I think it’s a very, very good decision.”
“I would have liked to see him with the Togolese jersey, it’s true. It’s a little disappointment, because I know he could have brought a lot to this Togolese team. But for his career, it’s the best decision, he insisted again. If you ask someone to choose between a team that will play in a World Cup and a team that cannot even qualify for the African Cup of Nations, the choice is quickly made…”
