Adem Ljaich, a former football player of the Italian Roma and Inter clubs, made an unusual decision.
Serbian midfielder started his basketball career at the age of 33, Idman.biz reports.
The player, who protects the honor of Novi Pazar playing in the Super League, conveyed his decision to the club management. He will play in the club's basketball team. Novi Pazar 1969 competes in the Western zone of the regional league.
Ljaich does not end his football career. He will play on both the football and basketball teams.
Ljaich is not the first football player to play basketball. Rashad Sadigov, the head coach of Zire, a former football player of our national team, also took such a step. Due to the fact that he could not be booked in any team as a football player, he played in the basketball championship out of necessity and became the champion of Azerbaijan. He returned to football after a brief stint in basketball.
In the history of sports, there are numerous examples of dealing with several types, even in parallel.
Idman.biz
