The crossed-out captain of Celje Denis Popović spoke up and was direct, if it could be any more so: “The last Celjan left the Celje ship…”
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Albert Riera claims he has too many players in the locker room. Therefore, players are leaving. But as players leave, new ones are arriving… Quite a cleanup, right? One of those who had to leave abruptly is Denis Popović. The captain. The fans’ favorite. A true Celjan. However, Albert Riera seems to have all the power in the world and can do as he pleases. And he dismissed the captain. Bizarre, to say the least…
Denis Popović was silent for a while. But now he has spoken up and said… a lot. Among other things, he made it clear that he did not want to leave Celje. He wanted to end his career in Celje. It was not meant to be. Because of someone who came to Celje from Spain. And ignored many things that are sacred. Including a legend.
“It’s time for me to speak up as well,” Denis Popović wrote on Instagram. The former Slovenian international continued: “Being your captain and winning the championship together is an honor I will never forget. I thank every teammate who shared both the locker room and the field with me, the physiotherapists, the kit men, and all the coaches who were with us on the road to success. Although I wanted to end my career in my hometown, certain people had different plans. I accept this decision and leave the club, but I will always be proud of everything we achieved together.”
In the continuation, Popović’s thoughts were even sharper. The notion that the last Celjan has left Celje is undoubtedly very, very powerful and says a lot… “I wish you, the team, many more successes. I know you will continue to work hard, fight, and set new milestones. Never forget that the most important thing on the field is heart and loyalty to the team. Masters, ENJOY on the field. The last CELJAN has left the Celje ship. Your CAPTAIN.” And so, 34-year-old Denis Popović said goodbye. Not of his own will…
This text was automatically translated using AI.
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