French sportsmen in China: Yaya Sanogo’s Qingdao journey

In this special episode of Sideline Story, we bring you the story of Yaya Sanogo, a French professional footballer now playing at Chinese club Qingdao Red Lions. Sanogo became a household name when he joined the English Premier League side Arsenal when he was just 19 years old. Having played in Europe only, Sanogo decided to explore a new chapter by signing with a Chinese team in March, 2024. The decision has led to his new perspective about this country and its football culture.