‘My mind is no longer with Cosmos’

Ousmane Berthe ready to leave Jomo Cosmos

Posted: 15 May 2012 Time: 11:53 am

Print this article

Ousmane Berthe tells KickOff.com that he is already thinking about his future in Europe, after Jomo Cosmos' disappointing season.

The Malian defender’s contract with Ezenkosi expires in 2013, but he looks set to play in Europe next season, with clubs from Germany, Italy and France reportedly having contacted his agent.

In fact, Berthe looked set to join Knowledge Musona at Hoffenheim earlier this season, but the move failed to materialise.

"My agent has told me about teams in Italy, Germany, France and Tunisia," the 25-year-old tells KickOff.com. "My main interest now is to play in Europe and not South Africa next season."

He adds: "People only remember and respect you when you play in a big European league. Look at Benni McCarthy ... people respect him a lot because he played in Europe. I also want to earn respect like my countryman Seiydou Keita has done in Europe with Barcelona.

"I have spoken to Jomo and he is also ready to help me achieve my dream."

Berthe says even though he has experienced more downs than ups during his time at Cosmos, he cherished playing in South Africa.

"I have enjoyed playing in South Africa," he says. "The standard of football in this country is high and I like the passion of the supporters. It's always nice to play in front of Chiefs, Sundowns and Pirates' fans.

"I wouldn't mind coming back to play in South Africa some day."

Cosmos will officially be relegated if they fail to beat Black Leopards tomorrow.

Article by: Ernest Fakude

Add New Comment

Comments Login Form

Forgotten your password?

Your comments on this story...

Mgugudi: The Treble Addict
posted: 12:14 pm
I won't be suprised if KC has something to do with this. Jomo has never denied players an opportunity to further their careers overseas.
Champ-Marapo
posted: 12:20 pm
hahahahahahah this cow is lying...i read o Laduma Motaung Family Senior member saying he wants to bolster his cowdy defence. We know from the likes of N1 Nahayo to Beyonce Lebaboon that the old man believes in players that always relegate cosmos.

This cow will be a zebra
RDS must go!
posted: 12:22 pm
Yey wena you can't even play here in SA but you want to play in Europe?
Original Gee
posted: 12:24 pm
Eish bo Berethe, they now see that Cosmos is going to the NFD they jumping the ship. I don't blame you, you have ambitions higher than BraJ.
anathi
posted: 12:28 pm
lol run homie run

chiefs will take this cow....i know

shappa....bo pronutro one leg
Liguluvhe
posted: 12:47 pm
The Family Business is not gonna signed this guy because he came with a price!!! I saw them at the airport waitng for Gaxa because he is free plus no competition ,bucs,downs & supersport dont want hi. Zebras are racing alone,,europe rejects!!!!!benchwarmers
Anonymous
posted: 01:05 pm
Takie u toking shit pa is nt free
Swona Champ!
posted: 01:37 pm
Jomo will bring you down boy, he's got contacts all over the world man be careful how you leave!
Anonymous
posted: 02:11 pm
o kgotshe ke dikwena o jesa bra J o tlaitshola
Anonymous
posted: 02:32 pm
Goodd luck boy
Anonymous
posted: 04:04 pm
U wil do wel at pie city
Mosh
posted: 10:54 am
if you were impressive,local teams would hustle for you,so now you are going to seek for a job in EU?ska re tloela hampe wena.whom are you anyway?stupid Editor,are you running short of recent stories?tlk about something else associated with BIG teams.
MAellie
posted: 04:53 pm
wow berthe overseas is not easy brother but hence u have a better vision than Jomo try your luck cosmos must be banned if Jomo still the coach he is costing them big time but its a familything i I gues like abo zebros they can grab this cow
Terms of use:

The comments posted do not reflect the views of KickOff.com. Users are reminded that no misuse of this comment facility will be tolerated. Any abusive, racist or inflammatory comments will be deleted and the user banned.

Please report abusive posts to editor@kickoff.com. Logged in users can select "report" next to the offending comment.

Have your say on this
and other topics on the team kickoff

S.A's leading price comparison site