The player credited the club's growth and quality boost, mentioning new signings like Dusan Tadic. "His arrival shows the club’s ambition and growth.
I'm grateful to play alongside such players," Ouaissa added.
Ouaissa also discussed his conversations with NEC's head coach Dick Schreuder, which have been encouraging and contributed to his decision to stay.
"I speak with the coach almost every day. The bond is very good.
He always tries to motivate me, and working with him is one of the biggest reasons I'm staying," he explained.
Regarding the upcoming Champions League qualifiers, Ouaissa expressed confidence despite limited preparation. "I think we are ready.
Not everything is perfect yet, but that's normal. Tuesday has to go our way, and I believe we are genuinely prepared," he said.
He noted the importance of focusing on the team's strengths rather than the opponent. "I haven't studied Olympiakos in detail.
Our strength is playing our own game. Their stadium will be intense, but that doesn't change how we play," Ouaissa added.
Despite the transfer rumors, Ouaissa’s priority remains clear. "I'm at NEC, recovering from injury, and focused on helping the team.
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I’m excited for Tuesday’s match," he concluded.
