Koln chief drops update on Leeds United target Dejan Ljubicic after failed transfer bid
Koln Sports director Christian Keller believes Dejan Ljubicic is committed to the club despite transfer interest from Leeds United.
The Austria international was left frustrated after the 2. Bundesliga blocked a move to Elland Road during the transfer window [BILD].
Despite this annoyance, the Koln chief told Geissblog on 4 September that the 26-year-old is committed to the German outfit for the season.
He said: “There is always a lot written about a transfer phase. Dejo and I discussed this very openly, right at the beginning of the preparation in the training camp and also recently. His position at the moment is that he wants to concentrate on the season and play the football he can play again
“I’m particularly pleased with Dejo that he’s now picking up speed again because he’s a very, very good boy who is fully committed to the FC and who was affected by the fact that last season didn’t go so well.”
Leeds United target Dejan Ljubicic Koln future shared
The Whites were constantly on the look out for a replacement option for Glen Kamara throughout the transfer window.
When the Finland international made the move to Stade Rennais, there was a gap left in the squad which needed filling for many weeks.
The Austrian appeared to be the ideal option given the qualities he has shown during his spell in Germany.
His club weren’t so forthcoming to complete a deal which saw Daniel Farke opt to make other signings with Ao Tanaka eventually coming in.
The Japanese star has come in from the same division and has already made a superb impression on the supporters at Elland Road.
It could have been Ljubicic who the fans were singing about but he will remain with Koln until January at least.
Given the options that are now available for the Whites, it remains unclear whether Farke and Co. will return their interest in the midfielder.
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