and in current days, Roma and midfielder insists that he’ll ‘speak’ about his future on the Stadio Olimpico solely after the World Cup.
France and Roma midfielder Koné briefly spoke about his future with the Giallorossi in an interview with
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Koné ‘solely eager about the World Cup’ amid Inter and Arsenal rumours
“Truthfully, proper now I’m solely eager about the World Cup. It’s my first main worldwide competitors, a match I’ve all the time dreamed of enjoying in,” Koné stated.
“I wish to stay solely centered on this. We’ll speak concerning the future after the World Cup and see what occurs.”
Koné is a long-time Inter goal because the Nerazzurri already tried to signal him final summer season. A current report from the French newspaper has additionally linked the Roma midfielder to Arsenal.
“My aim is all the time to be prepared for the coach and the group. It’s true I performed quite a bit in qualification, however at the moment we now have a squad stuffed with nice gamers,” continued the Roma midfielder.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Manu Kone together with his teammates of AS celebrates after scoring the opening aim through the Serie A match between AS Roma and at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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“There will probably be many matches, and I naturally hope to play as a lot as potential, however the precedence is to be helpful.”
Koné has been an everyday starter below Gian Piero Gasperini, enjoying a key position in Roma’s return to the Champions League for the primary time since 2018.
Nonetheless, he additionally had a few health points through the 2026-27 marketing campaign, which made him worry he may miss out on the World Cup.
“Sure, I had two hamstring issues that slowed down the top of my season with Roma, and when a contest just like the World Cup approaches, it’s regular to fret,” he admitted.
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Manu Konè of AS Roma warms up prio the Serie A match between and AS Roma at Stadio By way of del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photos)
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“Nonetheless, I maintained religion in myself and the work I used to be doing. I advised myself that if I did every little thing accurately, I might be again in time. Luckily, all of it labored out in the long run.”
Koné additionally answered a query on France celebrity and whether or not the ace would possibly really feel extra strain than his teammates on this season’s World Cup.
“I don’t assume so. He’s a champion who has all the time delivered in a very powerful moments, each for the nationwide group and his golf equipment,” Koné concluded.
“We all know he’ll be prepared. It’s a contest he loves and needs to win. We have now full confidence in him. He’s our captain, and we’re satisfied he’ll do nice issues. I don’t doubt that.”