Manchester United's "Embolo" speaks candidly before making his UEFA Champions League debut against "Sabah".
On 10 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Brian Embolo, Cameroon's national team forward, gave an interview ahead of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League group stage opener. Premier League giants Manchester United will host Azerbaijan league champions Sabah FK tonight at 02:00 GMT+7.
This match will mark 27-year-old Brian Embolo's first experience in the UEFA Champions League. He moved from Brentford last season, declining offers from other clubs already qualified for the competition in order to join Manchester United.
Ultimately, Manchester United finished third in the Premier League and secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Embolo believes he made the right choice joining the "Red Devils," even though he had to wait a full season for his UCL chance.
When asked how much it means to play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time, Brian Embolo said, "Of course, it's a very important step for me."
"Having played in France's Ligue 2 with Troyes and then moving to such a big club, plus getting the chance to play in the Champions League, it's a tremendous reward for me. I'm really looking forward to stepping onto the pitch."
"(Is this proof that your decision to move here was right, especially since last summer you could have joined a club already in the UCL?) Yes. From my perspective, seeing the team's overall picture and the players, I knew I'd fit in well with my new teammates here."
"Also, I received messages from players on the team before transferring, which truly gave me confidence that we can achieve great results together."