Victor Wanyama has not ruled out extending his stay at Dunfermline Athletic beyond the current season, stating it “would be nice to be back here and continue the adventure.”Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News The 33-year-old Kenyan international also expressed a desire to leave a lasting legacy at the club by helping them secure promotion to the top flight, should he remain at KDM Group East End Park.Capped 64 times by Kenya, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton midfielder stunned the Scottish football world in March when he reunited with ex-Celtic manager Neil Lennon.##NAJAVA_MECA_8917067##Wanyama, a Champions League finalist with Spurs in 2019, joined Dunfermline on a short-term deal after parting ways with Major League Soccer side CF Montréal in January.He made his first appearance since the previous summer as a substitute in Lennon’s debut match away to Ayr United, but was shown a red card in a 3–0 defeat.Wanyama went on to feature twice more from the bench in a crucial win over Queen’s Park and a goalless draw with Partick Thistle before earning his first start in the final-day loss to Greenock Morton.Lennon described Wanyama’s second-half performance at Cappielow as “outstanding.”Speaking to the club’s website before Dunfermline officially secured their Championship status, Wanyama left the door open for a possible return.“Hopefully. Hopefully we will see, because I had a good short stay here, and it would be nice to be back and continue the adventure,” he said. “I’d like to leave some sort of legacy—possibly by helping Dunfermline reach a higher league.”Two kids left in shock after Victor Wanyama surprises them with gifts [VIDEO]Reflecting on his time at the club, Wanyama added:“My time here has gone really well. Everybody—from the staff to the players—welcomed me warmly. It’s really friendly, like a family here, and I’m happy to be part of it.”“I knew they were in the Championship, but with the club’s status and history, they don’t belong here. This is a club with tradition, and I understood how important it is to help return it to where it belongs.”The UEFA Champions League finalist admitted that he was not fully match fit when he arrived and needed time to adapt to the intensity and style of Scottish Championship.However, he said it was the ambition of manager Lennon and co-owner James Bord that convinced him to make the move.##NAJAVA_MECA_8917036##“When I got the call, I spoke to the gaffer and the owner. It was good to hear their ideas and where they see the club going. I couldn’t turn it down,” Wanyama said.“I met James Bord and we had a chat. He’s a real football guy—very passionate. What he shared with me aligned with what I was looking for.”On Lennon, Wanyama was equally full of praise:“He’s someone I respect deeply. He’s done a lot for me and took my career to another level. I’ve always appreciated that. I know how he works and he’s been very influential in my career.”How World Cup dream influenced Harambee Stars’ assistant to reunite with McCarthy“He asked me to come in, be a leader in the dressing room, help the team, and support the young players. I couldn’t resist. I’m still passionate about winning and watching young players develop. Seeing the club move forward gives me real motivation.”
