Cologne - FC Jöck op. On Donnnerstagmorgen the troop increase by Star coach Christoph Daum (54) in the flight to Switzerland.
For the first time in professional large entourage on a tour when it happens: goalkeeping talent Varvodic Miro (19). The signing of Hajduk Split are in the test match on Thursday at the invitation of the Young Boys Berne (Stade de Suisse, 19.30 clock), debuted in the FC-Dress.
Miro who? In Cologne Varvodic needs to make a name only. In the Balkans, however, the Croat-talented football fans has been an absolute concept. And this is no accident.
"The fact that I became a goalie, I owe to my father," says Miro in the EXPRESS conversation, "when I was little, I began as an outfield player. Until he eventually said, boy, introduce yourself better into the goal.
"He is still my biggest supporter and critic." And predecessor. Zoran Varvodic (44) was also a professional goalkeeper for years, the number 1 at Hajduk. Last season, he was succeeded by his son.
Even with 18 Miro was the traditional club-choice goalkeeper, was in the explosive-duels with his archrival Feuertaufen Dinamo Zagreb as a professional.
And became a firm fixture in the national junior team. With the move to FC, he ventured to the next career step. Always included: Papa Zoran. Although not in the flesh, but as a screen background on Miro's cell phone.
In extra shifts with Icke Häßler or Rolf Herings Miro works diligently to improve themselves continuously. The daily work with a legend like FC-choice goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon (37) helps him as well.
Cologne has hired him for a year of Hajduk. Then, the FC can buy it for 250,000 euros. On Thursday Varvodic want to show before a large audience that he is worth it.
