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Faton Polisi
- June 1, 2023 00:00
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Endrit Krasniqi rarely makes media appearances. Even when he appears, he talks a little about the past. Pak also stopped on Wednesday. On Wednesday, he told KOHEN that he likes to talk about the future. His future is undefined at Prishtina, a team with which he has a contract until after the end of the Kosovo Cup final. The winner of the Cup secures participation in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The finalist of the Cup, Gjilani, is already certain of the participation in Europe through the third place. But not Prishtina either. Pristina may not be able to appear in Europe, even if they win the Cup. He has not received a license from the Football Federation of Kosovo for UEFA competitions, while he has warned of a complaint. But, with or without Pristina, Krasniqi aims to appear in Europe.
"All footballers make a sacrifice to be able to play in European competitions. And, if it happens that Pristina is not allowed to participate in Europe, or I don't continue in Pristina, of course I will continue my career in a club that participates in European competitions", Krasniqi said on Wednesday for KOĖN.
The 28-year-old midfielder has been part of Prishtina since 2019. He started his career as a footballer in Malisheva, his hometown, and then continued in 2 Korriku and for a period in Drita. He says he has several offers at his address. Among the names that KOHA has learned have expressed interest are Shkëndija of Tetova and Balkani of Suhareka. Krasniqi himself does not deny them, but says that Prishtina has priority.
"Almost every year I have had offers to make a career abroad, but maybe during the time I was in Spain it was a disappointment. Maybe it's my fault, but football doesn't know, it's still early, I'm 28 years old and there's still hope," he says.
Krasniqi talks about the agreement he reached with the Spanish team Lugo in 2013. However, due to the documentation, he did not manage to play any official matches.
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"It was a tournament organized by the Albanian Football Federation, I participated and then the managers chose me. I went to the rehearsals, signed the contract, but due to the documentation, I don't have an official match. Although I did not play, I gained an experience which is helping me and will help me in the future", added Krasniqi.
Krasniqi also tells about the connection he has with Pristina.
"I've been living in Pristina for almost 15 years and when you live that long, whether someone wanted it or not, you connect with the club, the fans and everything that represents the city", said one of the best players in Kosovar football.
He insists that he was able to achieve even more in his career. But even with that, he says he is satisfied. Krasniqi has won trophies both with Prishtina e Drita clubs and individually.
"You always know what you can do even more, but in general I am satisfied with the achievements. I hope to achieve even more. I can't beat myself up, I'm happy with what I've achieved. Every footballer has his mission. If you manage to be declared the best of the year, or to be in the 11th by coaches and journalists, it is mission accomplished. I am satisfied that I was included and I hope that with work I will be able to be the footballer of the year once again", said Krasniqi.
After a few days with Pristina, he will appear in the Cup final against Gjilan. The final match will be played on Monday.
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"The goal this year was the Kosovo Cup after the problems we had, we only have this opportunity to go to Europe," he said.
Among the best moments of his career, he considers the appearances in Europe with Pristina. He helped him with three goals and one assist to ensure the first qualifying round of the Champions League in 2021. He also excelled in the 2022/2023 edition, scoring 11 goals and making six assists.
