On Thursday, a decision will be made on how to proceed: Vanja Drkušić at Zenit’s training and not on the way to Belgrade, Zvezda is fighting a battle with Osasuna
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Although the media in Russia reported that Vanja Drkušić is already on his way to Belgrade, and the news was subsequently picked up by numerous other outlets, our reliable sources indicate that this information is not accurate. It is true that Crvena Zvezda is a serious option and that it is not impossible for the Slovenian international to indeed move on loan to the Marakana. However, it should be noted that the Belgraders are not the only ones negotiating with Zenit, with whom Vanja Drkušić signed a five-year contract this week, about a one-year loan. Osasuna is also in the game, with Zenit having a very, very concrete offer from Pamplona on the table.
While it is true that Vanja Drkušić, who was still training with his Zenit teammates on Thursday morning, is indeed “ready to start” and will soon leave Saint Petersburg, where he was bought more for the future than for the current season, no decision has yet been made on which plane to board, contrary to what certain Russian media have written. However, our information indicates that the whole story will be concluded very soon, with both Crvena Zvezda and Osasuna expected to receive a decision today about where Vanja Drkušić will prove himself in the 2024/25 season.
Both options are attractive and interesting for the former captain of Sochi. Despite his youth, Crvena Zvezda offers the allure of playing in the elite Champions League. On the other hand, Osasuna opens the door to the elite La Liga, with matches against Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico… The dilemma is significant, but the decision, regardless of everything, will be made shortly.
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet