Ivanić in red and white: I am ready to wear Zvezda's crest

The new player of Crvena Zvezda, the Montenegrin representative Mirko Ivanić, said today that he joined the ranks of the red and white team because he wanted to advance in his career and pointed out that he is ready to wear the coat of arms of a big club like Zvezda.

"Happy to borrow the jersey of a big club. I can't wait to join my teammates, to slowly fit into the team and get used to the demands of the coaching staff. I can't wait for the first game," said Ivanić at the presentation at the "Rajko Mitić" stadium. .

The former BATE Borisov player signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Crvena Zvezda, and he will wear jersey number eight in his new club.

Ivanić revealed what was crucial for Bogdan to come to Ljutice.

"The deciding factor was that I wanted a step forward in my career. I was always guided by the fact that it is important to choose the right moment for that step, just like it was when I just went to BATE. Then I was ready for it, now I am also ready to I carry the crest of such a big club," he said.

The offensive midfielder underwent preparations with his former club and is ready for all challenges with Red Star in the domestic championship and the Serbian Cup.

"I am ready to make my debut. I feel positive pressure due to the transfer, I know that feeling and I will certainly know how to fight and deal with high expectations... It is up to the boss to decide which position in the midfield I will play, we will see. "The most important thing for me is to play, to join the team and fit in as soon as possible. It's up to me to work and wait for a chance," said Ivanić.

Sports director of Zvezda Mitar Mrkela said that he believes that Ivanić will be a huge reinforcement for the red and whites.

"Mirko Ivanić is our last winter signing. All of us who love football know him quite well. We got a player in his best football years who can cover several positions in the midfield. He has a lot of experience playing in Europe, I believe he will be a great addition and that will bring a lot of success to Red Star," said Mrkela.