Dango Ouattara declares his love for the Premier League. | OneFootball

Dango Ouattara declares his love for the Premier League.

After signing a record-breaking contract with Brentford, joining from Bournemouth, Dango Ouattara, the Bees' new number 19, opened up about his feelings in an interview with the London club's official website. "I'm happy to stay in the Premier League," were the first words from the winger who came up through the SC Majestic academy.

In a statement brimming with humility and determination, Ouattara expressed his delight, saying: "I'm very happy to be here. I'm very proud to represent my country and my family." These words aren't just the reflection of a player making a leap in his career, but of an ambassador carrying the hopes of an entire nation.

The former Lorient player seems eager to surpass his personal achievements, emphasizing his desire to "show everyone that you can trust the African player, the Burkinabé player... We have talented players, ready to achieve great things."

A promise to the Bees fans

"I'm happy to stay in the Premier League, the best league in the world," added the 23-year-old powerhouse, making clear his ambition to compete against the very best.At the end of the interview, the former Bournemouth star made a clear and simple promise to the Bees faithful: "The fans can trust me, I want to give my very best for this club."

Nicknamed "Dangol," the player has signed a five-year contract with Brentford, with an option for an additional year. The financial figures of this deal are historic for both Brentford and Burkinabé football: €50 million.