Two clubs invited him to Turkey, both unsuccessful: Benjamin Verbič remains in Athens, now the door to the Arab world opens for him
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The transfer window in Turkey closed on Friday evening, yet Slovenian footballer Benjamin Verbič remains a member of Panathinaikos. He had been courted by two clubs in Turkey, both unsuccessfully, and Greek media now reports that there is still hope for the winger. Doors may be opening for him in the United Arab Emirates, where the transfer window is open until October 1.
Benjamin Verbič, who has been excluded from new Panathinaikos coach Diego Alonso’s plans, has been sidelined this season. At the end of the summer transfer window, he was in talks with Cypriot club APOEL, but negotiations stalled as the Nicosia club was not willing to cover Verbič’s entire salary (around €800,000). Panathinaikos was also unwilling to cover a larger portion of his high salary, which was crucial in the talks with APOEL, where Vid Belec plays, falling through.
Interest in Verbič was also shown by Turkish clubs Gaziantep and Rizespor, but neither sent an official offer despite initial contact with the Greek giant. There is no doubt that Benjamin Verbič is in an increasingly uncomfortable position. Matjaž Kek showed his opinion on Verbič’s club issues at the beginning of September when he did not call up the regular national team player for the start of the Nations League. If he does not play, it may well be that the 30-year-old will remain on the sidelines for the foreseeable future.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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