Winger Luka Menalo, upon arriving in Celje, admitted: The club’s ambition, above all, convinced him to make the transfer to the princely city
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Once with Olimpija, now with Celje. Quick-footed Luka Menalo, occasional representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, officially sealed his return to the Prva liga Telemach on Monday, moving to Celje as a loaned player from Dinamo. At the same time, Celje reached an agreement with Zagreb’s club for the option of a permanent transfer for around €400,000.
“I am very happy that I came. It took some time, but now I am finally here. I am satisfied with everything; they welcomed me nicely, and I can’t wait to start the championship,” said Luka Menalo for the club’s website, adding: “One of the main reasons is undoubtedly the excellent team, the position on the table, as there is a great chance for the title. I hope for our mutual success. This ambition was one of the main reasons for my arrival. Celje is an extremely ambitious club. I come from a club with huge European experience, and I want to help with that, as our goal is not only the championship but also success in Europe.”
Luka Menalo, who previously played on loan for Rijeka, is confident that his experience from Ljubljana will make the adaptation process much easier: “This time it’s much easier, comparing the situation with my first arrival in Slovenia. I know the league very well, as I followed it even when I left Slovenia. I have many friends here, and that will surely make the situation easier, as well as the coaching staff with whom I have already worked at Dinamo.”
Regarding personal goals, the 27-year-old from Split outwardly appears modest: “I don’t have specific personal goals. I never set them. The team is important; winning the championship is very important. We have a significant advantage, and I hope we won’t let it slip away.”
This text was automatically translated using AI.
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