Didier Konan

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

The talented player is bought from ASEC Abidjan for an undisclosed fee, and has signed a 3-year-deal.

"This is an attacking midfielder from one of Africa's best clubs. A creative and very exciting guy. We needed another player at the midfield, and it was a simple choice," Rosenborg talent scout Stig TorbjÃ¸rnsen says.

Read more: Rosenborg sign midfielder

ASEC coach Patrick Liewig on Konan:

"He is a flexible player, who is capable of playing as a midfielder or striker. He is a good dribbler and is capable of scoring from long range, as well as creating goal opportunities, which he lacked before. He is the kind of player who believes in the collective game and is learning quickly, but will need to focus more [if he wishes to go far]."

Read more: ASEC's Hurricane Force

Skotten · Posted: 28.12.2006 19:52 Post subject:

Another foreign player to arrive but if he is better than what RBK have, then you can have no complaints.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

This is big news also abroad:

BBC

Rosenborg scout Stig Torbjornsen said:

"There are no doubts about his individual qualities.

"I have been to Ivory Coast 40 times and have got many good contacts there who have all confirmed this."

Read more: Ivorian Ya Konan joins Rosenborg

EuroSport

As the 22-year-old is one of three nominees for this year's African Player of the Year, other clubs were vying for his services.

Al-Ahly, Nantes and Charlton were all on his trail, according to the attacking midfielder.

Read more: Konan claims Charlton option

Jon Irenicus · Veteran Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 4292

Didier Konan won the prize for player of the year in the Ivorian league 2006.

Read more: Konan player of the year

Congrats! Cool

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

TÃ¸rum was first talking of putting Konan in the midfield, but the last two friendlies has shown that Konan's skills might best fit for a role as right winger. I hope he will be given much playing time in the next four matches, so the coaches are able to make a conclusion.

Jon Irenicus · Veteran Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 4292

Some amazing ball handling courtesy of Konan. Video made by heisannhallo. Originally posted in the Norwegian forum.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

Didi back in the national team

Skotten · Posted: 02.06.2007 00:34 Post subject:

I would move him out to the wing, he can cut inside aswell as provide good crosses.

Zzyzx · Posted: 02.06.2007 05:09 Post subject:

He is currently playing on the wing for us!

Skotten · Posted: 02.06.2007 19:01 Post subject:

I must be getting im confused with Traore. Anyway, keep him on the wing!

Kjello · Posted: 02.06.2007 19:30 Post subject:

both plays at the wing atm...

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

"I have been in contact with some Premiership clubs and my representatives in England are working hard.

"I have proven myself in the Norwegian league, I have played in the Champions league, and I am now ready for the Premiership."

(...)

Reports suggest Middlesbrough and Stoke are two of the sides currently tracking Ya's progress.

Read more: English eyes on Ya

mrstpatsfc · Senior Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 141

had a feeling this would happen alrite.cant see him staying to be honest.dont know which club would suit him better,boro i guess

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

Sold to Hannover

Thanks for some great goals!

Skotten · Posted: 11.08.2009 21:44 Post subject:

Deal. Shame we can't strengthen though, Iversen is getting older and with the exception of Olsen and Prica, we look pretty thin in attack.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

Hannover's sporting director Jorg Schmadtke told the club's official website:

"We've signed him reinforce our frontline.

"He's extremely quick and a decent finisher."

Read more: Hannover land Ivorian striker

Fireman451 · Senior Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Posts: 155 Location: Chicago

Great deal for Didier! The Bundesliga is a strong league and Hannover is a strong side.

Sad news for RBK, Konan was one of my favorite players and a needed, creative attacking midfielder.

There is a ton of talent in Africa that is willing to make the move to better leagues. Here in Chicago, we have two very good players that start for us, one is a striker from Ghana and the other a central defender from Mali.

Hopefully RBK is looking to replace Didier, we're in the final stretch and not that many points ahead of the league.
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