"My trial period at Verona went smoothly," Sable told France Football. "I played two matches with the first team and my physical tests were good.

"The officials haven't told me anything yet, they should do it in the middle of the week.

"I have other trials, notably PAOK Salonika, but I am not attracted by that.

"Then, there is Blackburn. The club has insisted a lot. I will have a few days' trial with them and I must admit I am attracted by English football.

"I have a desire for a foreign adventure. There, you have no label, no one knows you. You start from scratch.

"In France, I can't lose the image of being the iconic captain of St Etienne, and few clubs trust me."