Anthony Modeste completed his first team training session at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. With success, he even scored for his new colors for the first time in the training game. The new signing from 1. FC Köln then commented on his surprising move within the Bundesliga.
Opposite to “skyThe 34-year-old explained again why he was drawn to BVB from Cologne a few weeks before the end of the transfer period.
“I’m happy that I did it,” said the striker, who has signed a contract with the German runners-up until the end of the season and is intended as a kind of placeholder for the sick center forward Sébastien Haller.
Above all, the prospect of getting the chance of a season in the Champions League when he was a footballer was what inspired Modeste from day one of BVB’s concrete interest in the new task: “Of course I’ve thought about it, but I’ll have a chance like that probably never get it again. As an athlete, I have to seize this opportunity.”
New BVB goalscorer is looking forward to Moukoko
In the past Bundesliga season, Modeste was the outstanding scorer at Effzeh, scoring 20 times in 32 appearances for Cologne. The center forward would also like to play with similar success for Borussia Dortmund.
“BVB is something special for me. Everything is bigger here and I also have great teammates. I’m happy to score goals and play football here.”
With anticipation, the Frenchman is now also looking forward to fighting for the regular place in the center forward position together with BVB youngster Youssoufa Moukoko.
“He’s a huge talent. I’m also there to help him. Of course I have more experience. I think we’ll do a good job together,” said the veteran, who, according to his own statement, was in contact before moving to Dortmund standing with Moukoko.