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OLIVIER NTCHAM has opened up on his chats with former Rangers sporting director Mark Allen as the duo linked up again at Swansea City.
The ex-Celtic star has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the English Championship side following his Parkhead departure.
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Allen took the midfielder to Manchester City – where he spent five years on the books – before he secured a £4.5million move to the Hoops.
The 25-year-old would regularly come across Allen at Old Firm derbies during his time in Glasgow, and he told the Frenchman that he would one day – when the chance came up – sign him for a second time.
His arrival at the Swansea.com Stadium bolsters Russell Martin’s – who also had a spell at the Light Blues – midfield ranks.
Speaking to the official club website, he said: “Mark [Allen] had a lot to do with the move as he has known me since I was 16 years old.
“He was the one who brought me to Manchester City and I spent five years there.
“We have a really good relationship, I must be honest and say I did not know he was working for Swansea as I had last seen him at Rangers when I was at Celtic.
“I was talking with him and the coach and our conversations about everything were good.
“It’s true Mark used to speak to me after the games against Rangers [and say he would like to sign me again].
“I used to think it was because he was angry as we used to beat them a lot, but it is true he used to say that. Now it is true.”
Ntcham – who has played at the highest level in Scotland, Italy and France and experienced Champions League and Europa League football – hopes his experience can be an asset to the Swans.
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And after talks with Martin, he believes this move was the perfect choice for him.
He added: “I am really excited because this is a new challenge in my life and in my career. I want to get down to playing games and get back on the pitch
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“This is the right club for me because my priority was to play, and not to go somewhere and stay on the bench or only play some games. I want to play as many games as possible.
“When I was on the phone to the coach, I got a good feeling. He has a clear idea of the way he wants to play, it fits with my style of football and I think this was the perfect choice for me.
“It was great to get out and train, it was enjoyable. I had been training alone for over a month so it was difficult, and it was so nice to be back out on the pitch with a team.”
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