Zlatko Zahović responds to rumours linking him to Partizan: “I haven’t spoken to anyone from the newly appointed management”
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A day after the news struck in Serbia like a bolt from the blue that Zlatko Zahović would become the new sports director of Partizan, the legendary Mariborčan was calmly sipping coffee at a café near the Ljudski vrt stadium. Far from packing his bags for Belgrade… And he won’t be doing that for now. Zlatko Zahović revealed to Serbian Sportklub that he has not spoken to anyone from the new leadership of the Belgrade giant.
“Regarding my potential engagement, which is being discussed in the media, I want to clarify: I have not spoken to anyone from the newly established leadership, no one has called me, so there is no basis for spreading stories on this topic,” Zlatko Zahović emphasized firmly. However, the former sports director of Maribor does not hide his satisfaction that his beloved club, for which he also played as a footballer, is looking to get back on its feet.
“What is the most important of all? The Partizan train has left the station! This is news above news, bringing hope to the supporters of this great club… Dozens, in fact hundreds of people from various parts of Europe have called me, they are interested, they are happy that we are rising, good energy is felt, a positive atmosphere has settled overnight. There is no doubt we will be back on our feet and satisfied. When? Patience and time are needed for everything. With credible and recognized names in leadership, every step is easier, thus feasible. Predrag Mijatović and Danko Lazović alongside president Rasim Ljajić are a guarantee that Partizan will return to its old, good ways. Everyone understands, I believe, that now, after the initial euphoria and pats on the back, serious work and big challenges lie ahead. The entire team is already on their feet, the fans are in their places; I watched the match against Čukarički, the club has awakened,” added 53-year-old Zlatko Zahović.
Partizan, meanwhile, defeated Čukarički 3-1 over the weekend, with Slovenian full-back Mario Jurčević on the pitch from the first to the last minute. The black-and-whites are currently 4th in the Serbian league standings, trailing Crvena zvezda by 11 points with one game less.
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Author: editorial Football Planet