Former France Under-21 and St Etienne left-back Franck Tabanou already feels Swansea City "passion"

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 16:41

New Swansea City signing Franck Tabanou admits he's raring to go at his new club after feeling the passion within the club.
The French left-back clinched his move from Ligue 1 club St Etienne today (Friday) after penning a three-year deal.
He got his first look around the Liberty and city this morning after completing a successful medical, and the 26-year-old is looking forward to settling down in his new surroundings.
"I have been amazed by the city," said Tabanou. "I feel a lot of passion around the club. I am looking forward to playing in the stadium, and I hope to make the fans happy."
The France Under-21 international joins countryman Bafe Gomis in the Swans squad, while fellow summer signing Andre Ayew spent his entire career playing in Ligue 1 before his switch to South West Wales.
And Tabanou is eagerly anticipating linking up with the former Marseille winger as the Swans look to build on last season's record-breaking campaign.
"The signing of Andre Ayew shows the ambition of the club," he added. "The fact that Andre chose Swansea is also a sign that this club is improving and moving up. Together we will fight to make the club better.
"They did very well (last season). I think that the intention of the club is to improve. We can do better and that's why I'm here."



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