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Riga confirms English intent

16 years ago
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Uncapped Ghana international, Riga Mustapha has admitted he would like to move to England after a number of Premiership clubs showed an interest in him.

Mustapha, 25, has impressed hugely for Levante since moving to Spain in 2005.

The winger began his career in Holland before his switch to La Liga and his displays for Levante have seen him attract a great deal of interest from abroad - particularly England.

Manchester City, Wigan, West Ham, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough were all believed to have been in attendance on Sunday at Racing Santander when Riga scored twice in a 3-2 Levante victory.

"It is certain for a month now that there have been several clubs [from England] looking at me and that want to sign me," Mustapha told AS.

"But I have not been saying anything because the first thing was to save Levante. Now I can say yes, the interest exists and I know that they are going to make an offer soon.

"I just want the best thing for everyone, and I cannot deny that I would like to play in England.

"One of my dreams as a footballer was to be in the Premier, I could have gone before I joined Levante but I thought it was best to come to Spain.

"Now after two years here, I have fulfilled the objectives that I gave myself and now I would like to play in England."

Mustapha has two years left on his contract, but he hopes Levante will not stand in his way.

"I came for free to Levante and I believe I have proved myself as they expected," he continued.

"Now the offers have arrived and they will duplicate my pay and I just believe this is the best things, especially for a player who cost nothing."