Ghanaian footballer Kasim Adams has revealed his reasons for choosing to join TSG Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga, despite receiving interest from Borussia Dortmund in Germany and Newcastle United in England.
Kasim made a significant contribution to Young Boys’ success in winning the Swiss Super League during the 2017/18 season, marking the team’s first title in 32 years.
His impressive performances, including his participation in the UEFA Champions League, caught the attention of several clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United.
The former Medeama SC player explained that he opted for Hoffenheim due to the club’s project and how well it aligned with his aspirations as a young player.
He believed that Hoffenheim offered the best fit for his career development at that stage.
“When I wanted to go to Hoffenheim from Young Boys. it was not only Hoffenheim who wanted me. I had Newcastle, I had Dortmund.
“I had Leverkusen as well but I chose to move to Hoffenheim because that was how I knew I could grow. Because I was in my early 20s so I still wanted to play more games to grow,” he told MX24.
“If I had moved to a bigger club, they would have seen me as a potential key player but they had lots of experienced players already. At Dortmund there was Hummels. I wanted to grow in Hoffenheim and it was good because they were playing the Champions League.
“I was aware the team had a project of buying young talented players that’s why I chose to go to Hoffenheim. Because I knew I could grow from there and then move through the process to the next step in my career,” he added.
Kasim was recently called to the Black Stars team for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Antananarivo.
However, he was an unused substitute as Ghana returned home with a point following a pulsating goalless draw against the Madagascans.