Belgian whizkid Theo Bongonda issues ‘come and get me’ plea to Chelsea & Man United – Fenerbahce interested
Fenerbahce are the latest side to be linked with a move for the Belgium youngster Theo Bongonda.
Sources close to the Istanbul giants have revealed to Turkish-Football that Fenerbahce scouts have been monitoring the Belgium U21 international.
The report goes onto state that Fenerbahce are interested in a summer move however, talks have not begun with either Celta Vigo or Bongonda’s representatives.
Meanwhile, The Sun have reported that Theo Bongonda is pushing for a move to the Premier League.
Per the source, the 21-year-old issued a come-and-get-me plea to the EPL giants.
“I could comfortably stay another two or three years with Vigo, but it is not my ambition to spend the rest of my career with them,” Bongonda was quoted by the Sun as saying.
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“If Chelsea, Manchester United or Atletico Madrid call me in the near future I should be ready to make the step up to join them.
“Every footballer wants to play at the highest possible level. If I could choose my next club I’d say Sevilla – I’ve always felt attracted to them although I don’t know why.
“They would be a terrific next step in my career. They are always in the top five in La Liga, always in Europe, and Seville is an attractive city.
“But if Real Madrid come in for me I won’t say no. Seriously, I want to develop a step at a time.
“Three years ago I was still sat on the sub’s bench for Zulte Waregem’s game against Beveren. Since then I have played against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.”
Bongonda has been one a revelation at Celta this season. The 21-year-old has helped the Galician outfit into the top half of La Liga.
Fenerbahce are currently third in the Turkish Super League however, find themselves 11 points off top-spot.
The Yellow Canaries are planning major revisions to their squad following a disappointing season.
Bongonda is under contract with the La Liga side Celta Vigo until summer 2019.
