Granit Jaka: Switzerland I am grateful forever, Albania never cared for me

Granit Jaka has discovered the Albanian Football Federation. The Kosovo national star of Switzerland has stated today publicly that he and his brother, Taulantin, tried to approach the Red National from their father, Ragip, but were not considered valid. He has said he then never had interest in the Albanian federation, while a football legend like Coach Otmar Hiffled had persuaded him to choose Switzerland. In the interview given to blogger Kozak Braci, Granit Jaka has told in detail what happened between him and Albania.

J A GEAK DEATH: I was very young, perhaps 16, when my father offered me and Taulant at the Albanian National, but he had no interest. The only person who has called me to the Albanian National and who I never forget, and I even have a lot of respect for him, is Lorik Cana. She called me and asked: What's the situation? That's it. But there was never any interest from the federation. And Switzerland is different, as I had concrete interest. I was young, I didn't have much time to think, but you have to understand that when you sit down with a legendary coach like Otmar Hiffled, then of course you start to think seriously.

Would I have been so successful in my career if I had chosen Albania and not Switzerland? I can't answer that because it's impossible. But I can say that I am very grateful to Switzerland for opening the doors for me and my family. They have waited very well for us, and we are grateful to them forever. But that does not mean that Graniti is against Albania. No way. I am Albanian and my blood is”, he said. Meanwhile, he has discovered when he was last in Albania. I was there in 2016 for the last time. I was with my brother, Taulant. He was well received and loved, and I was somewhat annexed...