Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana feels the pressure of his record-breaking price-tag at Premier League side Southampton.
The 20-year-old, who primarily plays on the left, signed a four-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2027.
The Ghana international is yet to sparkle for the Saints since his record £22m (€25m) move from French side Rennes.
The speedster has struggled with injuries since his switch to the St Mary’s amid concerns over his attitude.
But the talented wideman acknowledges the natural human response to being acquired for such a staggering amount.
“I’m the transfer record here, so ever since I got here there’s always been big pressure on me,” he explained.
“Sometimes I feel like I play quite well, but if the team don’t win, I don’t score and I don’t assist I haven’t fulfilled my task as a striker or as a winger.
“It’s still not enough, because I’m regarded as the transfer record, and I should always be the one doing everything to get the club where it needs to be.”
Sulemana joined Rennes from Danish club Nordsjaelland in 2021 and has played 20 times this season, scoring once and providing two assists.
Kamaldeen Sulemana has made 16 appearances in all competitions this campaign and has tallied a goal and two assists so far.
Born in Techiman, in the east of Ghana, Sulemana attended the Right to Dream Academy before moving to Denmark to join Nordsjaelland in 2021.
From there he joined Rennes and played 20 times for the French club last season, scoring once and providing two assists before switching to England.
