Slobodan Rubezic makes Aberdeen FC transfer decision as lifts lid on awe-inspiring Sir Alex Ferguson meeting

Daily Record

05-05-2025

The Serbian is currently back in his homeland on loan and revealed his future plans
Slobodan Rubezic has confirmed he will be returning to Aberdeen this summer.
The defender is currently back on loan at his former club, Novi Pazar, but will head back to Jimmy Thelin 's squad for pre-season.
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There have been claims in Serbia that Novi Pazar have a purchase option but that is not the case and the Montenegrin international will come back to the Dons.
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Rubezic, when asked about his future, confirmed: 'I'm returning to Aberdeen. I'm not burdened with thinking about the summer transfer window and continuing my career.'
Rubezic confirmed he made the switch to Novi Pazar in the short-term for personal reasons in February.
He explained: 'No, the transfer window has already passed, so for some personal reasons I decided to go on loan and to do it at home.
'There is nothing strange. Novi Pazar is my second home. I have never felt so good anywhere in my career as I do here.
'I've been welcomed in Pazar as if I was born there. When I'm happy and playing well, I feel better. That's why I separate Novi Pazar from all the other clubs.
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'The people and the city are special, which is why I always like to come back to Novi Pazar.'
The big defender has helped Novi Pazar into the play-offs and wants to lead them back into Europe before he packs his back for a return to the Granite City.
Rubezic is hoping it will be a European double with Aberdeen joining them in European competition.
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He is backing Thelin's side to finish third in the Premiership and to go on and lift the Scottish Cup, with the final against Celtic.
He claimed: 'I am regularly interested (in Aberdeen) and watch when I have the opportunity.
'I hope to fulfill all the goals, I know that they were the highest at the beginning of the season.
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"They are currently in a place that leads to Europe, I believe that in the end they will manage to climb to third place.
'I will support them with all my heart and hope they will win the cup in the final with Celtic.
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'I regularly hear from Slovenian Ester Sokler and captain Graeme Shinnie.'
Aberdeen head to Rangers this Sunday looking for a big win. Rubezic was part of Barry Robson's side who went there and won 3-1 last season. The centre half reckons that has been his Aberdeen highlight so far.
The 25-year-old insisted: 'That was the victory over Rangers at Ibrox Park. What an atmosphere it was. I was living my dream.
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'I remember watching the match between Rangers and Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifiers as a child. Even then, I imagined myself playing and winning at that stadium.'
Another big result on the other side of Glasgow this season, allowed Rubezic the chance to meet Sir Alex Ferguson, after the 2-2 draw at Celtic back in October.
Rubezic, speaking to Zurnal.rs recalled: 'I was most proud of my performance and that of the team at the aforementioned match against Celtic.
'After the game with Celtic at Celtic Park (2-2), I had the honour of meeting the great (Sir Alex) Ferguson.
'Before that match, we had a streak in which no one could beat us. That game also caught Ferguson's attention.
'When I happen to meet such a legend of European and world football, I will remember something like that for the rest of my life.'