After Poitiers' victory in Cannes (0-3) Friday evening, Earvin Ngapeth spoke about his future, but also the situation of the French championship, which still lacks the means to develop and exploit its potential.
He's still there. Earvin Ngapeth participated in Poitiers' victory in Cannes (0-3), and the Riviera public did not shy away from their pleasure at seeing the French Volleyball superstar, back in the French championship this season, at work. But for how long?
Ngapeth has signed until the end of the season with Poitiers, but he has a verbal agreement with his club to leave in January in the event of a good offer. Because the double Olympic champion had to divide his salary by ten (!) according to L'Equipe to join the Alterna SPVB, and it is this kind of considerations, in addition to the sporting aspect, which pushes the French internationals to 'fly abroad, for the most part.
“Money is a big part, recognized Ngapeth at the microphone of beIN Sports. The championship is not structured enough. But structures come with money. Tonight we're playing in a magnificent venue. But sometimes, it's not normal that, in a professional league, we play in rooms like that. There is a structural side that needs to be increased, because the level is there. »
Ngapeth: “That one day, we will all return…”
“Every weekend, I am shocked because I find that it really plays a role, admits the former Modena, Kazan and Ankara player. In the Turkish championship, there are four or five big teams, but behind it, it is much denser in France. There is really something to do in this championship. But first, there is the crux of the matter, money. It's hard for France to compete with abroad. We hope, and we continue to dream, that one day we will all return. »
For his personal future, on the other hand, Ngapeth recognizes that everything is still uncertain. “We are talking with Poitiers to try to find solutions. But we also discuss with other clubs. There are lots of things that can happen. I haven't made my decision yet. »
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