Ademi: We want Ibrahimovic, Osmani and Gashi to join Kosovo as soon as possible

President of the Football Federation of Kosovo, Agim Ademi, has confirmed that the FFK is working to convince three Bayern Munich talents – Arijon Ibrahimovic, Erblin Osmani and Yll Gashi – to join the Kosovo national team.

Speaking on KosovaPress’s SportCast podcast, Ademi said that the FFK had expressed its interest to all three footballers, but stressed that the final decision is theirs.

“The results we have achieved, especially qualifying for the final, have made Kosovo the first choice for many footballers playing in different countries across Europe. It is our duty to meet all those who meet the criteria to play for Kosovo, but in the end it is head coach Franco Foda who decides,” Ademi said.

He singled out the three Bayern Munich talents, wishing them success following their new contracts with the Bavarian club.

“We are in contact not only with Arijon Ibrahimovic, but also with Erblin Osmani and Yll Gashi. I congratulate all three on the contracts they have signed and thank Bayern for recognizing their value. It seems to me as though we have two trios – one at Bayern and one at Hoffenheim,” the FFK president said.

Ademi said that the Federation had made clear to all three players its desire to see them wearing Kosovo’s jersey.

“We have expressed our interest to them. It is now up to them to decide, and I hope they do so with their hearts,” he stressed.

Speaking specifically about Erblin Osmani, Ademi noted that the young midfielder had visited the FFK headquarters with his family.

“Erblin has been to Kosovo and visited our facilities with his family. We are in very good contact with him. He is still young, and we want what is best for him. We have told all three to focus on their clubs first, stay at Bayern and earn their places. I believe they have the quality to succeed both at Bayern and with the Kosovo national team,” Ademi concluded.