Youri the Yank

FORMER Bolton and France striker Youri Djorkaeff is joining Major League Soccer outfit New York/New Jersey Metrostars.

The 36-year-old former Monaco, Paris St Germain, Internazionale, Kaiserslautern and Blackburn player is eager to start his new life in the US after finally sealing the deal.

“This is a new life starting for me,” he said.

“I have been spoilt throughout my career and I had decided to retire if the deal with New York fell though.”

“I had no wish to join a club in Qatar. It was a sporting and life choice, as it’s always been a dream for me to live in the United States.

“I am leaving France on Sunday with all my family who are also eager to start this new adventure with me,” added Djorkaeff.

The American league kicks-off on April 2.