Mara: I was looking forward to this experience, I remain an ardent fan of Skanderbeg

2022-07-04 14:13:28, Sport CNA

He has been stationed in Turkey for less than a week, but he still can't believe that he took the big step in his career. Uerdi Mara feels excited about this movement, which he sees as a "trampoline". In an interview given to "Panorama Sport", the 23-year-old tells how he was convinced to go to Ankara Keçiorenguçu. The conversation with Jurgen Bardhin, who is already a teammate, had a significant impact. He had no choice but to talk about the difficult breakup he had with Skenderbeu and confidently says that they will immediately return to the elite.

A new experience begins for Wendy. Excited?

Emotions are inevitable, especially when it comes to a new adventure. I am still not used to the idea, as this is my first experience away from Skënderbeu and above all outside of Albania. I've been waiting for this moment for a long time and it's finally here. I want to make the most of this opportunity.

How did you expect this transfer?

To be honest, I have been waiting for a transfer outside of Albania for a long time. This has been my main objective and what motivated me and pushed me more and more to give my best every day, both in training and in matches. To my knowledge there has been interest from time to time, but fortunately this was the right moment.

What convinced you to go to Turkey?

Sapo mora vesh interesimin e madh që kishte Ankaraja për mua, u ndjeva mirë. Kemi biseduar gjatë me përfaqësues të klubit dhe më lanë të kuptoj se më donin patjetër në ekip. Pasi më treguan planin që kishin për mua dhe më bënë me dije projektin, se ky transferim mund të jetë një trampolinë për të kaluar në një ekip më cilësor, u binda dhe pranova të finalizoja këtë transferim.

Tek Ankara gjeni Jurgen Bardhin. Keni komunikuar, nëse po për çfarë keni folur?

Në fakt sapo kam pasur kontaktet e para me këtë klub, mësova se atje ka shkuar dhe Jurgen Bardhi. Kështu që e kontaktova menjëherë. Diskutuam për ekipin e ri, kushtet dhe jetesën në Ankara. Biseda me të më ka ndihmuar shumë dhe në njëfarë mënyre më ka bindur për pjesën tjetër, jo atë sportive.

Ju vjen keq që largimi vjen tani që Skënderbeu është një kategori më poshtë?

Naturally, I am sorry to leave Skanderbeg at such a moment. I grew up as a player in this club and it was a great contribution to my formation as a professional footballer. For me, Skënderbeu remains the best brand and club in Albania, so I am proud that wherever I go I am presented as a production of Skënderbeu. But football is like that, there comes a moment when you have to leave.

Will Korcars manage to quickly return to the elite?

Skanderbeg will immediately ascend to Superiore, where he belongs. I speak so confidently, as I know the ambition of President Ardian Takaj and the project he has. I will always be a Skanderbeg fan, I will follow them in every match as their most ardent supporter.

LLAZI SARO – PANORAMASPORT.AL