Zlatko Junuzovic laced the football shoes for Werder Bremen for six years. Now the Austrian is apparently thinking of a comeback with the green-whites.
198 games, 22 goals and 53 assists: Zlatko Junuzovic recorded impressive statistics between 2012 and 2018 as a central midfielder at the then Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
Although it wasn’t enough for the Austrian on the Weser for a title, the 34-year-old has nevertheless become a fan favourite. The fans were all the sadder when Junuzuvic left Werder almost four years ago for Red Bull Salzburg. But now the former Austrian national player is apparently thinking of a comeback in Bremen.
Asked by “Bild” if he would like to play again for Werder Bremen next season, Junuzovic said: “Everything is possible, even if there is nothing concrete at the moment.” Together with his family, he will discuss “what is best for us and our two children,” added the midfielder, adding meaningfully: “I’m not going to rule anything out. I’ll take my time and we’ll see what happens in the end. “
However, it can at least be doubted whether the Hanseatic League still has any sporting interest in Junuzovic.
After being relegated to the second division at the end of last season, a big upheaval took place in Bremen. Many young players have been integrated. Werder is currently on the way up and is tied with FC St. Pauli at the top of the 2nd Bundesliga. In the event of promotion, Junuzovic could be an option as a veteran for the central midfield and dangerous standard shooter, which would probably not cost much more salary.
In any case, Junuzovic never lost sight of his former club and always kept in touch. “I watch every game. I talk a lot about Werder with Theo Selassie, who recently left. I’m also in contact with many players from the current team,” revealed the Austrian. “I recently congratulated Jiri Pavlenka on the birth of his second child.”