Adem Ljajić aware of potential traps in the coming period of going to Manchester
This time next year, instead of the black and white of Partizan, Adem Ljajic will be wearing the red jersey of Manchester United. The lad, who's going through only his second pre season preperation period with the Serbian champions' first team (also his second to last, the summer pre season will be the last), seems like he still hasn't fully grasped everything that has happened in the last month and changed his life completely.
- I'm really still not aware of some things that have happened. I'm only 17, a whole career is ahead of me, I have signed for United, but really, the only thing I want at this moment is the double with Partizan. says Ljajic, the red devil player on loan to Partizan.
There is a real danger that his time in Partizan will be viewed as only a passing station (), not being able to leave a lasting impression. If he wants to be rememberd fondly by the supporters, he only has 11 months to make an impact.
- I don't have much time, but I have a lot of motivation to be remembered for my play, and also for the trophies I won. I will never say that Partizan was just a springboard. This is where I came up, Partizan will always be in my heart. I want to have a big 2009 in the black and white jersey, and that is the biggest motivation in the world for me.
There is a big responibility on the youngster's shoulders, because if things don't go according to plan, there will almost certainly come criticism from the stands that "he signed for Manchester United, so he doesen't give a damn about Partizan".
- I admit, that kind of pressure exists. I think about that often. I am young, and it is a fact that the ball doesen't always bounce how you want it. I would, of course, love to play every game on the highest level, but not even the top level players can do that. Partizan has the best fans in Serbia, and they can tell who always gives his all for the jersey and the crest. I believe they will support me even if things don't go as we had planned. I will never even think about slacking off and not take my job seriously. One year from now, I want to leave with me head held high.
What is Adem Ljajic like in private?
-Normal, like other people, I will surely not change after all of this, I will stay the same to everyone. There is no reason for things to be any different.
Are you more frequently targeted by centre backs or girls?
- Well, about the same!
Are you in a steady relationship?
- I wish to not discuss that.
So, she exists?
- next question, please.
Say something yourself.
- i would like to thank people who have helped me a lot, coach Dusan Trbojevic, who gave me freedom on the pitch, and gave me confidence. I thank my manager Mladen Furtula and my father, people who have always been close to me. I also don't want to forget Bajr Zupic, who taught me my first football steps.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ISLAND
Foreshadowed Tosic's debut
Zoran Tosic has made his debut for Manchest United, which made major news in the Partizan camp in Antaliya. Did Ljajic talk to his former and future teammate?
- We did not talk after, but did before the match against Tottenham. We both had the feeling that he will make his debut in that match. I am very happy that he broke the ice, I am sure it will be easier for him now, and that he will show how good of a footballer he is.
I did the best I could, some phrases are hard to translate, if someone wants to change something go ahead.
Good idea for United to snap him up whilst letting him stay another year in Beograd and get regular footie in the Serbian League
