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Pape Gueye surprised by training intensity at new club Marseille

New Marseille recruit Pape Gueye says he was surprised by the intensity of training at the club, and he is certain he made the right choice by joining the French giants.

The 21-year-old Franco-Senegalese midfielder - who has been compared to France midfielders Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante - moved to the Stade Velodrome after his contract with Le Harve had expired.

He had initially signed a pre-contract with Premier League club Watford, but he cancelled the deal due to contract irregularities which upset him.

Gueye has had a great start to life at Marseille, scoring the first goal in a 5-1 friendly win over Austrian club Saalfelden last week.