Milan Mandarić has revealed that he could return to English football: In talks with Leicester City, but “the commitment would be too great”
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Milan Mandarić recently returned to the world of football, joining Vojvodina in Novi Sad, the town where he grew up. He became the club’s new vice president. In an interview with Sportklub, he revealed that he could also return to England. According to the former president of Olimpija, he had talks with Leicester City, where he had previously worked.
Milan Mandarić touched on offers from England when asked if he was also in the running to become a business partner of the Slovenian second division club, Gorica. “I simply respected the calls of the people who invited me to visit. Gorica has always been a nice club, but I told them that I currently have other projects open. The English were really pushing for me to return to them, especially to Leicester, where my friend Vichai passed away in a plane crash. But I turned down their offer, as well as some projects in Serbia. However, I agreed to help Vojvodina in football matters,” explained the 85-year-old Milan Mandarić to Sportklub.
The businessman, who made his fortune in the United States, further admitted that he rejected Leicester City because he didn’t feel up to the challenge that returning to England would bring. “The commitment would have been too great. I would have to give my all, sit in the office all day, have meetings, lead people, set strategy, and ensure it was implemented. That’s how I operated in every club I was in. It’s not different. But now I no longer see myself in that role; now I want to work with somewhat fewer obligations,” added Milan Mandarić, who also revealed that all the money Olimpija will receive from the transfer of Timi Max Elšnik will go to him.
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