The striker of Kosovo U-21 representative, Lirim Kastrati, may not continue the journey with Kosovo A representative.
The 19-year-old striker confirmed himself his desire not to play for Kosovo in a pronouncement for the largest Croatian portal, Index.hr.Kastrati scored last night the second goal for Lokomotiva Zagreb the match against Rijeka, so the second team of the Croatian capital continues to rise to the title.
Kastrati has scored five goals this season, being the second best scorer in the Croatian championship.
In a statement after the match for Index.hr Kastrati says he wants to play for Croatia, although he has been contacted by the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) and the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK), who are fighting for him.
"I've talked to people from both federations, but I have not decided yet. I want to play for Croatia. I know I do not have a Croatian passport, but for three years I can take it and then I can play for the Croatian national team. "
"In Croatia football is better and stronger than in Kosovo and Albania, and I really would like to wear the Croatian shirt," said Kastrati.
This statement of Kastrati is shocking, especially for Kosobo A representative that hopes to gather the top striker for the upcoming challenges in the League of Nations.
Kastrati played recently for Kosovo U-21, where he assisted to the goal of Florent Hasani Ireland, a challenge that ended in a draw.
Kastrati has played for Albania U-17 and Kosovo U-19 and U-21 untill now, and now the only wish of him is the representative of Croatia..