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Edy Reja: Mitaj was going to Greece, Asllani to Italy. How I brought them to Albania

2025-10-15 20:28:00, Sport CNA

Edy Reja: Mitaj was going to Greece, Asllani to Italy. How I brought them to

Former national team coach, Edy Reja, has revealed important behind-the-scenes details from the time he was managing Albania.

In an interview with Klan News, Reja emphasized that Kristjan Asllani was signing with Italy, but convinced him to wear the red and black. Likewise, for Mario Mitaj, he said that he had chosen Greece, but he took him to Albania.

"Broja played with me. I had other players that I could give the opportunity to. It is important that the players play with heart and play for the Albanian jersey."

I made Strakosha play and he was the future. Berisha played with me once, Strakosha once. Age is gone. We need to look at the young people too.

"They are all very good players. We have a good relationship. I also took Asllan. He was signing with Italy. I spoke to the manager and made him come back to Albania. I worked for a year for him to come. Mitaj too. He wanted to go and play for Greece. I spoke to his father. He wanted to take him to Greece. A credit goes to my group, who convinced them. Now they are all mature and are playing well in their team," he said.

Reja had no advice for current coach Silvinjo, whom she wished well for the future. In the end, she also stopped at Albanian food.

"Silvinjo is very talented, I only wish him well for the future. He has shown that he has the skills and qualities to create a group. I wish these guys all the best and they are very good."

Italian coaches are more prepared. Not only in Albania, they are everywhere. Italian coaches are very prepared. We have the work culture. This is basic.

"In Albania I liked the fish. In Durrës I liked the pizza. Albanian food is wonderful. Fans should stick to the team and criticize less. Especially journalists who are very critical," declared Reja.





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