ANDONI Iraola says Romain Faivre’s desire for game-time was behind his loan move away from Cherries.
The 26-year-old joined Cherries from Lyon last summer, before spending the first half of the season on loan at Lorient.
Faivre played six times, as a substitute, for Cherries last season and was involved in all of the club’s friendlies this summer.
But he has now departed to join Ligue 1 outfit Brest on loan for the rest of the season.
Explaining the decision to let Faivre go, Iraola told the Daily Echo: “It was a matter of his expectations. For him, especially last season, he didn’t play a lot.
“Also the season before and he wants to be more of a protagonist and have more minutes.
“I was happy with his performances in pre-season, but I cannot guarantee (minutes).
“He has very strong competition, because we have very good players, especially up front.
“I think it is a very good chance also for him, personally.”
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