Darijo Srna

El Flaco

El Flaco

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Srna on why he rejected Barca upon extending his contract with Shaktar

Darijo, first, we wish you a happy birthday! How long have you negotiated a new contract?

Thank you for the congratulations. Firstly, I am very happy. As for negotiations, as such they had not been. I want to finish my career at Shakhtar. And when the president told me that he offered me a new contract, I only thanked him in respond! I agreed to any terms. You probably know about the story with Barcelona, ​​however, as I said, my heart is here. I'm happy at Shakhtar. After 14-year spell with them, you do not consider yourself a part of the club - you become a member of the family. And at such a difficult time, it's hard just to give up everything. Therefore, I made my decision very quickly. When I talked to the president, I told him that I was glad to sign a new contract, and I am glad that he believes in the team and me. Therefore, I feel a great responsibility to the president, the club and the fans. I am going to give my all to the fullest.

Remembering the situation with Barcelona, you wrote in Instagram: I listened to my heart. Do you think that you made the right choice?

- One hundred percent. I told the president that I would be happier to claim the domestic league title with Shakhtar than the Champions League with Barcelona. He answered me that everything was clear then. Few people put in his shoes would have acted like him. And I just could not forgive myself if I had left. However, this is ancient history. We became champions in 2014 last time, so this Premier League is very important for us, and the club may secure the tenth title. I want to win it more than ever and devote it to all Shakhtar fans, as well as the club’s president, as they deserve it most of all.


http://shakhtar.com/en/news/39364
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Devils

Devils

Senior Member
Well you have no choice but to honour and applaud that level of class.

Best of luck to him.
 
Windhook

Windhook

Well-known member
Yep, Shakhtar should retire number 33 after his career ends.

What was the idea behind Barcelona's interest in him? Aleix Vidal's poor form? The transfer stories reminded me a bit of 2006 season when we signed Henrik Larsson. If we had signed Srna this winter he wouldn't be eligible to play in Champions League because of his participation in Europa League, or did they change the rules?:rolleyes:
 
khaled_a_d

khaled_a_d

Senior Member
Windhook said:
Yep, Shakhtar should retire number 33 after his career ends.

What was the idea behind Barcelona's interest in him? Aleix Vidal's poor form? The transfer stories reminded me a bit of 2006 season when we signed Henrik Larsson. If we had signed Srna this winter he wouldn't be eligible to play in Champions League because of his participation in Europa League, or did they change the rules?:rolleyes:
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Changed it, and it would have been more like Edgar Davis signings. He would have been perfect for 3-4-3 IMO
 
Barcaman

Barcaman

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Staff member
Windhook said:
Yep, Shakhtar should retire number 33 after his career ends.

What was the idea behind Barcelona's interest in him? Aleix Vidal's poor form? The transfer stories reminded me a bit of 2006 season when we signed Henrik Larsson. If we had signed Srna this winter he wouldn't be eligible to play in Champions League because of his participation in Europa League, or did they change the rules?:rolleyes:
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We were always linked with him (5 or do years back too when Dani's future was uncertain here). Think it was Aleix spat with Lucho that triggered them off again.
 
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