Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy addresses criticism regarding his move to Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that his decision was driven by ambition and the desire for new challenges. After leaving Chelsea for Al-Ahli in 2023, Mendy helped the team win the Asian Champions League. He argues that assumptions of players moving for money overlook the competitive aspects. Additionally, Mendy advocates for education by sponsoring a school in Senegal, demonstrating a commitment to social issues beyond his football career.
Al-Ahli's project came along and they made me feel I had a big role to play. Two years later, we won the Champions League for the first time in the club's history.
Some people will quickly jump to conclusions and say the only reason is money. From the start, I always said that when I left Chelsea, I knew I was joining another team where I could win everything.
I hope the coming years will validate it even more.
He is the sponsor of Yakaar, a school in Keur Massar, which seeks to improve funding and access to digital learning tools for local children from underprivileged backgrounds.
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