Blackpool defender Jordan Gabriel was linked with a move away from Bloomfield Road in the summer - but states it was something left for the club to deal with.
The 26-year-old, who made the permanent move to the Fylde Coast from Nottingham Forest in 2021, was reportedly attracting interest from both Lincoln City and Oxford United, but ultimately remained with the Seasiders.
Gabriel admits he experienced a difficult time during pre-season away from the pitch, after losing members of his family.
The fullback also experienced injury problems, which disrupted the final weeks of his preparation for the 2024/25 campaign, causing him to miss the opening few games.
The 26-year-old, who made the permanent move to the Fylde Coast from Nottingham Forest in 2021, was reportedly attracting interest from both Lincoln City and Oxford United, but ultimately remained with the Seasiders.
Gabriel admits he experienced a difficult time during pre-season away from the pitch, after losing members of his family.
The fullback also experienced injury problems, which disrupted the final weeks of his preparation for the 2024/25 campaign, causing him to miss the opening few games.
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00:00During the summer, there were a few reports linking you with a move away.
00:04Was there anything ever in that or was it all outside noise to you?
00:08I don't know. Obviously, that was something that the club had to sort out.
00:11I mean, I was here trying to focus on whether I'm fit to play.
00:17It was a tough few months for me personally with a couple of losses in my family.
00:23So, yeah, it was a difficult time for me.
00:26But like I said, I was just there trying to focus, get fit, play games.
00:30And that's all I could do.
00:32Is it one of those things you mentioned, obviously, you've tried to tear back your losses,
00:35but football just takes a back seat?
00:37You're not listening to any of that. What's going on?
00:39No, obviously, I'm within these four walls.
00:42So whatever happens, it happens.
00:45And I was getting the support from the staff and my teammates.
00:49So that was the most important thing.