Despite the best striker in the club at the moment, Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has explained why he is dumping KRC Genk for Italian Serie A newbies, Cremonese, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
Following a fantastic 2021/22 season on loan with Feyenoord, where he helped them to the final of the maiden UEFA Conference League, scooping the highest scorer’s award with 10 goals, Cyriel Dessers retuned to his parent club KRC Genk at the start of the 2022/23.
However, the striker is on his way out of Belgium again with reports suggesting a deal with Cremonese is nearing completion, while the player also confirmed the imminent move on Saturday after Genks’ 4-2 win over Eupen in the Belgian Pro League.
“Have I just said goodbye to the fans? Yes, maybe a little,” Dessers told the media.
“I think it’s no secret that a transfer is close. Sunday is a crucial day. Cremonese and Genk are negotiating. It’s getting very close now. “A top competition has always been my dream. I have never hidden that.
“If I stayed in Genk, I might be able to compete for the top scorer title, but I’m ready for something new. I played football in Belgium and the Netherlands and saw all the stadiums and teams there. I came in second and third.
“The only thing missing here is a title, but I didn’t feel like there was much of a stretch.”
Dessers added, “Soon I’ll be 28 too.
“That many people have their doubts about Cremonese? I won’t be competing for the title, no. I think I’m showing that I’m versatile enough.
“For me, it was important to be the first striker somewhere. I didn’t want to go to all those beautiful stadiums as a tourist. I want to play effectively and prove myself.”
The 27-year-old also opened up on the risk of getting injured while playing on Saturday and ruining his imminent transfer to the Serie A.
“I would have liked to have scored a goal, but I am delighted that we were able to win and that I was able to celebrate with the audience,” he said.
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