Kompany, who shared a dressing room with Dzeko at Manchester City, recalled the period when the Bosnian-Herzegovinian striker arrived in England as one of the club’s most important transfers.
“Edin arrived at Manchester City from Wolfsburg as the German champions at the time and was an extremely important, key transfer for us. The fact that he has stayed at this level for so long has a lot to do with his professionalism,” said Kompany.
Speaking about the longevity of top football players, the Belgian expert pointed out that professionalism is a decisive factor that allows players to maintain high form even in their late playing years.
“We often talk about it with Manuel Neuer, how is it possible for them to be so ready at that age. The answer is simple, professionalism. Goals are never forgotten,” he added.
Kompany on his former City teammate Edin Dzeko joining Schalke: “He arrived at Man City from Wolfsburg as a German champion back then and was a crucial, important transfer for us. The fact that he has continued to play at this level for so long has a lot to do with his… pic.twitter.com/pmdFapgsLc
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Kompany believes that Dzeka’s technical qualities could come to the fore in the second Bundesliga and that his arrival could be of great importance for Schalke in the rest of the season.
“With his technique, playing in the second division with Schalke could suit him very well. At this stage of the season, he could be an extremely important transfer for the club,” said Kompany.
At the end, he also referred to his personal relationship with the captain of the football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing how much influence Džeko had on his career.
“He was an extremely important part of my career and for that I wish him all the best from the bottom of my heart,” Kompany concluded.
(Vijesti.ba)
