Covic for the Serbia Deal with Alibijevic: “There is a contract stop if it fails”

Interview with Serbian TV channel “K1” was given by the president of the Serbian Basketball Federation (KSS), Nebosa Chovicrevealing that before chosen – last Tuesday (30/9) – as successor to Svetislav Pesic In place of the country’s federal technician of the country, Dusan Alibijevicthere were talks with six – seven candidates.

In addition, the strong man of Serbian basketball revealed how the 39 -year -old Serbian technician can Dusan Alibijevic Have a three -year contract (until 2028 and specifically after the completion of the Los Angeles Olympics), but this has been put on the Federation’s side to solve cooperation if the Men’s National Men of Serbia did not qualify for the 20th Cup.

If, however, Dusan Alibigevic achieves specific goals set at World Cup of 2027 and to 2028 Olympicsthen automatically his contract with the Serbian Federation expands until 2029, after the completion of the next Eurobasket.

As Nebusa Covic revealed, the Dusan Alibijevic He will choose not only his direct partners in Serbian Men’s National … but also the Director General!

Among other things, the president of the Serbian Basketball Federation (KSS), Nebosa Covic, stressed:

“Since Svetislav Pesic said he would complete his cycle as a coach, we have held consultations and conversations, including with him, and we came up with a change. Pesic has had a huge contribution for the last four years, reinstated the worship for the national team and the players. Now starts a new chapter »Chovic initially said.

After pointing out that “The system should allow the development of talented young players in Serbia” and how “The Federation is responsible not only to the selection of members of the National Men, but also in the newer categories and in women’s basketball.”Covic revealed that Dusan Alibigevic was not the only candidate for the position of federal coach of national Serbia.

“Six or seven names were discussed. I do not need to mention people, but there was a detailed analysis and we came to the conclusion that Alibjevic would be the most appropriate at the moment. The contract was signed by 2028, but there are clauses that, if the Men’s National Cup does not qualify for the World Cup, there is no contract and if it does not qualify for the Olympics, we can also solve the contract. Also, if specific results come, there are bonuses for both the World Cup and the Olympics. In this case, the contract is automatically extended until 2029, when the next Eurobasket is held. Everything is related to the results »explained Covic.

The president of the Serbian Federation pointed out that his choice Alibievic It was aimed at the rejuvenation and long -term stability of the national team, while referring to the intention of creating an expert council, which will also be involved. Svetislav Pesic.

“We needed a young coach, but it also needs support for him. Among other things that can support Alibigevic is Pesic. We need to form an expert council and, according to the Articles of Association, as President of KSS, I have the right to form such a group. I would like Pesic to be in this team. Professor Slavisa Coprivica should also be there. Alibjevic agreed. “

As Dusan Alibigevic is a technician of Turkish Besiktas, Nebusa Covic wanted to stress that he did not consider part -time employment to affect the dedication of the new Federal Technician to the Serbian National Men.

“Alibigevic can be dedicated to the national team. We have made it clear. He remains to propose names to us with regard to Staf, to the trainers, his immediate associates in the technical staff, the physiotherapists, and the General Manager. “