There are no close friendships in professional football! An opinion that has been proven totally wrong! In an emotional interview with ‘WERDER MAGAZIN’, Jurica Vranjes described his relationship with Ivan Klasnic and, in doing so, proved the point that friendships do exist in the sport. Following his team mates return to the international scene last week, following two kidney transplant operations, Vranjes spoke for the first time about the close relationship between the two throughout his friend’s illness.
“Ivan’s illness brought us even closer together. Whilst he was in hospital, there were only a few people allowed to enter his room - his parents, his brother, his wife, his closest relatives and myself. I was there for him at all times and he knew that he could count on me. Regardless as to whether he could continue to play football or not, we will always remain friends - no matter what”, Vranjes told ‘WERDER MAGAZIN’.