Diouf shocked by Balde rejection

Marseille president Pape Diouf has expressed his shock at Bobo Balde’s dramatic change of heart over a projected move to the French club.

Diouf was convinced that the 29-year-old Celtic defender would sign for them with sporting director Jose Anigo saying: “The Balde deal should be done. I’ve sldom seen somebody who has such a desire to join us.”