Ghana defender, Mohammed Salisu, says he is very proud of himself to make an injury return after nearly nine months.
The 24-year-old completed the full duration of the game during his debut for AS Monaco in a 2-1 victory over Stade Rennais on Saturday.
Salisu, who joined the French Ligue 1 club from Southampton in the summer, had to undergo surgery to address a groin issue.
His last competitive appearance dated back to March 2023 when he faced Tottenham.
Post-match, Salisu conveyed his sense of accomplishment while speaking to Monaco’s media team, articulating his pride in overcoming challenges and contributing to the team’s success.
“I am very happy to make my debut. Honestly, it’s been a long time I did not play and today I got the chance to play 90 minutes.
“I am very proud of myself. I am very happy for the journey; it’s been a difficult journey but at the end, I made my debut today so I am very happy.
“For me it was an amazing feeling, you know. Everyone was happy for me. I’m very grateful for the support from everyone.”