Despodov: “It was easy to choose PAOK – They are a team that fights and wins titles”

After qualifying in its groups European Conference LeagueThe PAOK strengthened his midfield line with Kirill Despodov.

The Bulgarian was listed for his matches Europa League and in statements he gave to the Bulgarian website, novini247referred to the interest from other clubs, such as Olympicwhile he deified the “two-headed man of the North” saying: “I want to play in teams that fight for titles and win them. And PAOK is such a club».

In detail what Kirill Despodov said:

On the fact that Olympiacos, Fenerbahce were interested in him, and how he finally chose PAOK:

“The last few days have been very difficult. I was on the phone all day talking to different people all the time. I am very happy to have spoken with these teams, but actually it was easy to choose PAOK. They showed me great respect. Now I can reveal that I was negotiating with Krasnodar for a month and a half, but I couldn’t sign with them because of the situation in Russia».

About when the proposal came from PAOK:

“On Friday (1/9), the day after the match against Ajax. I spoke to my agents about his interest, and after two hours the official offer arrived. In fact, things happened very quickly. I was still in Amsterdam, I got on the plane and after I got home I was talking on the phone until two in the morning. I had already agreed with PAOK, but first Ludogorets had to accept his proposal».

On the fact that Ludogorets is not an easy sell:

“Yes, that’s normal too. I had a very good season, I scored 19 goals and gave 22 assists, I scored seven goals with the National Team. It is reasonable for Ludogorets to ask 6-7 million euros for me, but I am not 20 years old. I will soon be 27. If I had to choose who to invest such a huge sum in, of course I would choose to do it for a younger footballer».

On the reception he experienced at PAOK:

“It was an excellent welcome to PAOK. Before the transfer was even completed, I received thousands of messages, “Come to PAOK!” I have huge respect for everyone at the club. For me this is the best choice, I felt it inside».

For the reasons that led him to join PAOK:

“Being an ambitious club with millions of fans. I want to play in teams that fight for titles and win them. And PAOK is such a club».

For the Bulgarian National Team:

“We haven’t managed to win our last two games, it’s time to do it now. I’m still angry that we lost the win against Serbia by five seconds. I spoke to the lads, we need the wins to boost our confidence. Because of this, we will not treat the match against Iran as a friendly. We need confidence before the match against Montenegro».