Sarr: "I've been reborn, Real Sociedad is the perfect club for me, why not the Europa League?"

Sarr says Real Sociedad is the perfect club after rediscovering his form on loan from Chelsea, and eyes a Europa League push this season.

Mamadou Sarr expressed his happiness at Real Sociedad in an interview with L'Equipe ahead of the club's match against Lyon. The Senegalese defender, on loan from Chelsea, said he has "been reborn" at the Spanish club after struggling for minutes and confidence at Stamford Bridge.

"I came to recover minutes, confidence and discover a new football," Sarr said. "I have a manager who trusts me and I try to repay that trust. Real is a very good club sportively, but also family-oriented and trusts young players. It's the perfect club for me.

Why not the Europa League this year?" He also reflected on his Chelsea struggles, which began after the Africa Cup of Nations and a mistake against PSG. "After that, not a single piece of news, not a sign of life," he said. "The problem at Chelsea is that there were so many players and when you lose the train, the opportunity doesn't come back so soon."