Žan Vipotnik admits there were talks with MLS club: ‘Everyone wants to prove themselves in Europe, but the US is growing in football’
During the winter transfer window, Žan Vipotnik’ s mind was hardly on football. Behind the scenes, it was “full on”. Many clubs were knocking on his door, wanting to take him out immediately.
Maribor
. But Žan Vipotnik stayed in Ljudski vrt anyway.
“There has indeed been a lot of speculation and speculation in the media. I will put it this way – it is better that it happens than that it does not. There was no lack of interest, but it was mainly my agent who had to deal with it. We agreed that he would give me only the most important information. Keep the rest for yourself so I can stay focused on training and matches,” says Žan Vipotnik in an interview with
Sportklub
explained that they tried to keep the rumours to a minimum.
Open to all possibilities
One of the rumours was that he was moving to the United States. New York City FC, the club Mitja Ilenič plays for, has warmed up to him. But would Žan Vipotnik even be willing to move to MLS? “There have been certain discussions, I cannot deny that. But I am not specifically focused on one league, I am open to all possibilities. When the right offer comes along, I will take it. Everyone wants to prove themselves in Europe, but the US is also growing in football,“, 21-year-old Žan Vipotnik confirmed the talks with the Americans.
When he was offered the opportunity to move to New York, he also spoke to Mitja Ilenič, who left Domžale for MLS in December.I had a little chat with Mitja Ilenič, who described their progress. The infrastructure is top-notch and the teams are made up of increasingly high-quality players. I want to continue my career where I feel comfortable. At a club that really wants me to join their ranks and that will count on me. This will be key to my decision.”
This text was automatically translated using AI.
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