Mbuyamba made 'step up' after leaving Chelsea for FC Volendam

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·11 September 2022

Mbuyamba made 'step up' after leaving Chelsea for FC Volendam

Xavier Mbuyamba insists a move to FC Volendam is not a step down.

The former Chelsea defender signed a three-year deal with the Eredivisie side last month

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Speaking to NOS, Mbuyamba said: "Many people think that Chelsea to FC Volendam is a step down, but I see it as a step up.

"I go from U23 football to the Eredivisie. If I play a lot, I can develop well. That's it really. There was interest from Eredivisie clubs, and I had a very good feeling here.

"For my development, I chose FC Barcelona. I learned a lot there. I actually wanted to go straight to Chelsea, but they got a transfer ban.

"Then I went the following year. There I experienced a lot and developed myself.

"I want to play one, two, three seasons here. As soon as I'm ready, I'll hopefully make the step to the top of the Eredivisie."

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