Banner against Mirlind Daku at Serbian derby, Red Star fans with provocative message

Mirlind Daku’s transfer from Rubin Kazan to Spartak Moscow has not been welcomed by everyone, and the Albania national team striker recently became the target of a provocative message from Serbian fans.

The incident took place during the Belgrade derby between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan, played on September 6 and ending with a 2-1 win for the home side.

A banner directly naming the Albanian striker, with a clear message against him and his new club, appeared in Crvena Zvezda’s ultras’ stand.

“An Albanian in the club, a disgrace for Spartak Moscow,” read the fans’ banner in Serbian.

The message attracted media attention, once again bringing into focus the tensions and provocations that often accompany football clashes in Serbia.

Daku, meanwhile, has made a very positive start to his new adventure. The 27-year-old has recorded one goal and two assists for Spartak Moscow, while he had also started at a high tempo at Rubin Kazan, scoring three goals.

His transfer to Spartak Moscow was completed for around 11 million euros, becoming one of the most high-profile moves of the Albanian striker’s career.

Despite the noise off the pitch and the provocative messages, Daku appears to have chosen to respond in the best possible way – with performances on the football pitch