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Holder of a Master's degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents' dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.
Father of Leroy Sané, Souleymane could have written a French destiny for himself. Passing through Viry-Châtillon or even Vitry, the former Senegalese international was well on his way to signing for PSG in the 1980s. But a calendar error prevented him from signing in Paris, and pushed him into the arms of his adopted country, Germany.
Established by Vincent Kompany this Tuesday evening, Leroy Sané had to experience this match like any other. But his father must have felt a slight pang in his heart while observing this Champions League shock. Because a few years ago, Souleymane Sané was destined to wear the blue and red jersey of PSG. During an interview given to The Teamthe former Senegalese international recounted his missed meeting with France and the Parisian club.
He misses his meeting with PSG
« When I'm at Viry, I even try out with Paris-Saint-Germain. There are two of us to reach the final for a single contract. Except I have the wrong day for the last selection. It was a Wednesday and I came on Thursday. So they took the other player. My brother ended up playing for Paris-Saint-Germain, but on the reserve team » he confided.
Sané moved to Germany
Eventually, Souleymane Sané experienced an unusual trajectory by going into exile in Germany. « Like all French people, I had to do my military service. Except that I was going on vacation at the time of my summons and I forgot to send back the papers to ask to be able to do it around the club in which I played, Viry therefore. It was possible as an athlete and it was authorized. This oversight sends me directly to Germany, in the heart of the Black Forest. That’s how I ended up in Germany” he confided. Which also explains why his son adopted the German colors rather than those of the France.
