New Millwall centre-back Tristan Crama has talked about Alex Neil’s historical past of growing gamers in his place as one of many elements in becoming a member of from Brentford.
The defender has signed a long-term cope with the Championship aspect and is accessible for tomorrow’s residence recreation in opposition to Hull Metropolis.
Requested in regards to the attraction of working with new Lions head coach Alex Neil, Crama advised Millwall TV: “I can identify names – he had plenty of younger centre-backs he developed – Sepp van den Berg, who’s at Brentford, Ben Godfrey and Ben Davies. As a younger centre-back you must have somebody enable you to develop.
“That’s what the gaffer can provide me and the membership watched me greater than 20 occasions – it means loads for me. It means they’re actually curious about me.
“It has been a protracted journey for me since I joined Brentford. I had two good loans and now wanted to safe a long-term challenge. That’s what Millwall provided to me. I spoke to the gaffer and he made me really feel very comfy.
“Once I first joined Brentford I couldn’t communicate any English phrases – other than issues like ‘hiya’. It was throughout Covid as effectively. I got here in at 18 and couldn’t see my household for many of the yr. It hasn’t been simple. However yr after yr I’ve taken it step-by-step.
“I can’t wait to play. I would favor to be in League One and taking part in each week than within the Premier League and on the bench each week. Being on the pitch is the very best feeling.”
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