Andrej Kotnik celebrates breaking through to the Chinese elite in front of 60,000 spectators: ‘Yesterday I was eliminated. Today I’m back in the Super League!”
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The first words of Andreja Kotnika after today’s celebration in front of 60,000 spectators were: “Yesterday I was relegated from the Super League, today I’ve qualified for it!” Naturally, he said this with a smile from ear to ear… The 30th and final round of the Chinese League One has been played, and alongside the champions Yunnan Yukun, Dalian Yingbo, of which our virtuoso Andrej Kotnik is a member, has surprisingly secured a place in the elite of Chinese football.
As he stated in a fascinating interview, the club did not have high ambitions; even a mid-table finish would have been considered a success. However, on the wings of 27-year-old from Koper, a renaissance began that could not be stopped even by the draconian penalties from the Chinese Football Association. As we reported, local fans chose Kotnik as the Player of the Season, and we have no doubt that a similar award awaits him in the entire competition.
He concluded the season with 24 matches, 3 assists, and 8 goals, which is an impressive achievement for a winger. It is also worth noting that Meizhu Hakka, who were relegated yesterday, wanted to get rid of him before the season and loaned him out, as they did not see him in their plans despite his excellent pre-season form… Andrej Kotnik responded in the best possible way, and the management at Meizhu likely regrets their foolish decision, which probably cost them their place in the mighty Chinese Super League. So, a bill without the tavern keeper…
The editorial team of the Planet Football website joins in the numerous congratulations, and we believe that December and January will be very busy regarding the transfer window for this sought-after player. There are already plenty of offers, reliable sources say… (dk)
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