New Central Coast Mariners signing Jacques Faty wants to be a key part of this A-League season.
The 32-year-old hopes his wealth of experience can help guide Tony Walmsley’s side back into finals contention, after finishing 2015-16 bottom of the table.
“I’ve played in some good leagues, in France and Turkey so I have experience,” said Faty to the media earlier today.
“My job here is to lead the young players, try to explain how to improve the game and to of course do better than last season.”
A side that was in dire need of some consistent structure on the pitch last campaign, Faty arrives in Gosford with former Sydney FC defensive partner Mikael Tavares, who are seeking to repair the damage and find their best form.
“We’ll bring what we bring to Sydney FC two years ago when we arrived, we did very well there,” he said.
“We will do the same here at the Mariners because this team has some quality, the young guys are improving a lot.”
Settling into the team with apparent ease, the Senegalese’s attention has already turned to a spot in the team for the Mariners’ first FFA Cup game against Green Gully.
“I like the attitude here, I give respect and I get [that] back,” said Faty.
“I will try to play this game and play well, but honestly I need to be fit and ready first.”
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