Source: FOOTYMAD
Toon Midfelder Looks To Champions League - With Newcastle!
Cheik Tiote wants 30 Champions League games with Newcastle. Cheik Tiote: “My idol is Michael Essien at Chelsea. "He plays in a similar position to me and I have been looking at him since the start of his career. “I have followed his career with great interest. I make sure I watch every game he plays because I can learn a lot from the way he plays his football. “Coming to Newcastle and playing in the Premier League is better for me. “I could have played in the Champions League but it would only have been six games, here I hope it is 30 or more. “Playing for Twente would be OK, but I want to establish myself as a Premier League player rather than be in the Champions League at the moment. “This is my type of league and I like the style in England. The Dutch league is more tactical and technical compared to the Premier League. “When I had to make the decision it was easy. I am a tough competitor and this is a good environment for me.”
