Youri

“Losing the League Cup final with Bolton frustrated me. We went in with the feeling that just getting there was already enough” Youri Djorkaeff on his 2004 League Cup regret

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While Youri Djorkaeff would only spend two years at Bolton Wanderers, he counts his spell in Lancashire as one of the most memorable of his illustrious career. The French World Cup winner was an integral part of the Sam Allardyce side that defied expectations and bucked stereotypes to be one of the Premier League’s most … Read more

“Everything was ready for me to sign for Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona, but when he said he might be leaving, I joined Inter instead” Youri Djorkaeff on why he turned down the chance to work under his idol

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In 1996, Youri Djorkaeff had established himself as one of European football’s best midfielders. After being a pivotal part of Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup victory, he had a decision to make as two of his big-name European suitors battled for his transfer. Over in Spain, Barcelona were one of the continent’s best sides, … Read more