PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Christian Bassogog - Cameroon forward explains new Henan Jianye deal

epa06049960 Christian Bassogog (R) of Cameroon and Antonio Ruediger of Germany in action during the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 group B soccer match between Germany and Cameroon at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, 25 June 2017. EPA/ARMANDO BABANI

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Tuesday Apr 17, 2018. 19:00

The Cameroon international has explained why he extended his contract with Chinese Super League outfit Henan Jianye.

The forward believes that the club has a bright future hence he signed a one-year contract extension.

"I believe there are successful days ahead and I want to be a part of it," the attacker told BBC Sport.

Bassogog, who surprisingly joined Jianye in February, 2017 despite interest from top European clubs, netted 10 goals in 24 league appearances for the Zhengzhou outfit last season.

"The future looks bright at the club and I want to be a part of it. "I have settled here, I love the people and learning every day, so it was not a difficult decision [to extend].

"I am very happy with my decision to commit to the club. There is a lot ahead of us and I hope to make great contribution."

The 22-year-old, who extended his stay until the end of 2020, has netted one goal in six league appearances in the new 2018 Super League campaign.