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Vol. 5 Num 701 Sat. May 20, 2006  
   
Sports


Cisse eager for Marseille


France international striker Djibril Cisse is ready to join French giants Marseille from FA Cup winners Liverpool should they launch a new bid he told La Provence newspaper on Friday.

The 24-year-old scored in the epic 3-3 draw with West Ham in the FA Cup final last Saturday, which Liverpool won on penalties, but is believed to be surplus to manager Rafael Benitez' plans for next term.

"I would look seriously at an offer, if Marseille showed renewed interest," said Cisse.

"I have never hidden my interest in playing for Marseille," added Cisse, who has scored 98 goals in 221 matches for Liverpool since joining from Auxerre.

"For me France has two clubs. Auxerre and Marseille who I have always dreamt about. I repeat once again, yes one day I will come and play for Marseille."

Cisse, who has been selected for the French squad for the World Cup finals, revealed that he had come close to signing for Marseille last season but it had been brought to a halt by Liverpool.

"I had very strong contacts with Marseille last summer and winter.

"It was about to come to a positive solution but Liverpool were against me moving. At Marseille they thought it was me who didn't want to come but that was not atall the case."

However Cisse, scorer of nine goals in 23 international appearances, said he would leave his club future aside until the World Cup campaign was over.

"I believe that after the World Cup I will make a decision over my future."