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He only played four games for FC Basel, but with his first appearances, especially in his debut against FCZ in early February (4-0), Orges Bunjaku has already made a big exclamation point. The running strength, overview and skillful conquest of the ball by the central midfielder are immediately noticeable.
Not just the FCB managers, who provided the 18-year-old professional with a professional contract until 2022 in winter. But also beyond Switzerland.
The Kosovar football association is in vogue for the young man from Rapperswil-Jona, who currently plays for the Swiss national team U19! So hot that the Kosovars have already placed a specific interest in Bunjaku’s adviser, Christoph Graf. And an attractive offer.
The draw: If Kosovo qualifies for the European Championship through the playoffs (against North Macedonia), Bunjaku would be firmly on the team in the final tournament.
“A nice feeling”
Kosovo national coach Bernard Challandes (68) knows the talent of his time as a FCB explorer well, and has been closely following him ever since, which Kosovo team manager Bajram Shala confirmed to the station. television “KTV”.
And what does the young man from the FCB say about his father’s country of origin, his mother comes from the Albanian capital Tirana, who is so captivated? “It is a pleasant feeling,” says Bunjaku, “and certainly an interesting offer.”
Will Switzerland lose to the Kosovar association? Bunjaku emphasizes: «I told myself that I would not rush anything at all. I feel at home in Switzerland and in the U19 national team, that’s why I will make such a big decision with my environment very slowly. And also: “First of all, I want to continue developing so well, just focus on FCB.”
Complete the learning first
You cannot imagine a good start with the professionals: «I am far from saying that I have already achieved everything. I can still learn a lot from my teammates and I will continue to work hard. ” The medium-term objective: an extension of the contract. The FCB will have to consider this in a timely manner, Bunjaku is developing very quickly, and once it wants to make big profits from reselling the jewel.
Bunjaku doesn’t want to leave anything to chance when it comes to the final exam of his three-year business apprenticeship at Liestal BL, which expires in the summer. Are exams conducted as usual despite Corona restrictions? Bunjaku: «I have to wait a bit. I continue learning as if the tests were repaired. So I am definitely ready. The school and the FCB have priority. Nati’s question remains open for the moment: “I have no time pressure.”
