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Aribo admits snubbing Champions League, in favour of the EPL

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Aribo admits snubbing Champions League, in favour of the EPL

Tremendous Eagles Midfielder Joe Aribo revealed he had to decide on between his dream of enjoying within the English Premier League and the dream to play Champions League Soccer.

Aribo left Rangers to affix Southampton in a deal value £10 million, 3 seasons after becoming a member of Rangers. The spotlight being his purpose within the Europa League closing towards Frankfurt.

In an interview with Saints TV, Aribo revealed that he has no regrets leaving Rangers and claims that he’s residing his dream enjoying within the Premier League.

“It’s one which I’m not shocked about. I do know the Prem wasn’t going to be a straightforward process. Taking part in towards groups, you might see the shift in high quality in each single staff.”

“Each staff has obtained high quality. Some outcomes haven’t been the most effective however we’re nonetheless rising, we’re nonetheless studying and I believe as a staff we’re going to come by way of.

“It’s a dream for me to, after all, play Champions League, however I’m additionally residing my dream enjoying within the Premier League, so it’s both or. I couldn’t have each on the time, so I believe for me it’s an excellent resolution.”

The Apparent change in League high quality didn’t decelerate the Nigerian as he has been an everyday title on Ralph Hasenhüttl’s staff sheet, making 13 appearances for the Saints within the Premier League and scoring twice.

His versatility has additionally been a helpful weapon because the Nigerian has featured in a two prong assault, as an attacking midfielder, as a supporting midfielder and as a central midfielder for the Saints.

It’s a distinction in fortune for Rangers as they have been battered out of Europe, dropping all of their matches within the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, scoring 2 objectives and conceding 22 – the worst defensive report within the group stage of the competitors.

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