Victor Wanyama, former Tottenham Hotspur player and now a member of Scottish second-tier team Dunfermline, spoke to the media about his return to Scottish football. He highlighted his intrigue with the challenges, his personal connections with Neil Lennon, and his desire to make a significant impact on his team.It was precisely his special bond with the recently appointed Dunfermline manager, Neil Lennon, that played a big role in Wanyama’s return to work with a coach he had previously collaborated with at Celtic. He revealed how the partnership came about:Victor Wanyama signs for Scottish second-tier club“I spoke to the manager, and of course, the manager has done a lot in my career, played a big part in my career. He asked me to come and help him out, and I said, you know, why not? He’s played a big part in my career. So I said I would come down and give him a hand and also spoke to the owner, he is very ambitious. When he told me what he wants and what his intention is for the club, then it was a no-brainer. Then I said, okay, I’ll come and do it.””I’ll always love Scotland and Scottish people. Nice people, warm people and always welcoming” 🏴❤️Victor Wanyama says he ‘couldn’t resist’ the chance to link up with Neil Lennon at Dunfermline 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Zxxn2bXDvE— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 27, 2025 Wanyama played for Celtic for two years, giving him vast experience in Scottish football, and it was in a match against his current team where he scored for Celtic in January 2012. He says he didn’t hesitate for a second when Neil Lennon offered him the opportunity to return to Scotland:“I understand Scottish football, and there’s not much of a change. I will adjust with whatever is thrown my way. I had some other places to go, but once Neil phoned me, then I couldn’t think of anything else. Also, as I said, speaking to the owner, meeting the owner, and what the intentions are for the club’s future. He’s very passionate about the game, and he wants to take the club to the next level, so I had to just buy into it and come and join. I’m looking forward to getting it started this week.”Victor Wanyama in the Scottish Championship pic.twitter.com/2zouU0xTZz— AG (@AGCeltic2) March 26, 2025 As he says, he appreciates the Scottish culture and people and even mentioned the possibility of permanently moving and living in the country:“I played here before, and I always say the people in Scotland are nice people and welcoming. It’s one of my favourite countries to live in. Nice people, always people working with smiles. My wish was to come back one day and play here again, maybe even to live here.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8812463##
