Udinese defender Jaka Bijol admits he feels ‘prepared for the subsequent step’ in his profession amid curiosity from Milan, Roma and particularly Leeds United.
The 26-year-old centre-back attracted loads of consideration final summer time because of his .
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He remained with Udinese, however that maybe the time has come to maneuver on after curiosity from Milan.
Bijol focused by groups in Italy and UK
Slovenia’s defender #06 Jaka Bijol gestures as he warms up earlier than the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C soccer match between England and Slovenia on the Cologne Stadium in Cologne on June 25, 2024. (Picture by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Picture by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP through Getty Photos)
“We’re speaking a couple of really massive membership, however these are simply rumours and there are at all times loads of these in Italy. Additionally it is true that I really feel prepared for the subsequent step, we’ll see if it occurs this summer time or not,” replied Bijol.
“You possibly can by no means inform in soccer. I’m grateful to Udinese and really joyful right here, however I want to make that step up.”
Would the 26-year-old have any preferences between Milan, Roma, and Premier League sides?
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“No, I don’t. On the finish of the summer time, I would nonetheless be an Udinese participant. We’ll see what occurs, nothing may be taken without any consideration in soccer.”
In the meantime, the primary Premier League membership to essentially step ahead for Bijol is Leeds United.
, the newly-promoted facet is ready to get near the €20m asking worth set by Udinese.
His contract runs to June 2027 and he has been with the Friulani since a €4m switch from CSKA Moscow in 2022.
Bijol made 37 appearances for Udinese this season between Serie A and the Coppa Italia, contributing a powerful two objectives and two assists from central defence.