Ianis Hagi confirms talks with Euro club after Rangers exit
Now he's been handed the chance to link up with his old Romanian manager Edi Iordanescu, who is now Legia's boss.
Hagi said: "I haven't made any decisions yet. Discussions are ongoing with Legia Warsaw and other clubs too.
Read more:
"I don't want to rush, because I want to be careful when making a decision. I hope to start the next season right and find the club and manager with whom I can continue to develop and play to my maximum ability.
"I am aware of what I can do on the pitch and my potential for growth. I still have a lot to learn, I have not yet reached my maximum level.
"I feel very good from a medical point of view. I recovered from the small injury I had. I am already training fully. I am healthy and I can't wait to start the next season.
"As I said, various negotiations are underway. I am free from contract and my agents are very active during this period. At the right time, I will make the best decision."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scotsman
15 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Will Hibs Euro rivals have Roma-bound star defender in team for Easter Road clash?
Asking price for youngster rockets to 9 million Euros Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hibs Euro rivals Legia Warsaw will arrive in Edinburgh an intense transfer drama still swirling around their brightest young talent. And it looks like the Poles are guaranteed to lose star defender Jan Ziolkowski to AS Roma – despite last-minute haggling over the fee. The 20-year-old centre-half looked as if he'd played his final game for Legia in the second leg of their 5-3 aggregate defeat to Larnaca in the third qualifying round of the Europa League last week. An agreement on the fee – 6 million Euros up front, with another 1.5 million in add-ons – had been struck, while personal terms had also been negotiated. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But Legia have now increased their demands to nearly 9 million Euros in total, leaving Roma infuriated – but still eager to do business for a player who featured for the full 90 minutes in the weekend loss to Ekstraklasa newcomers Wisla Plock. The Serie A club's sporting director, Frederic Massara is believed to be confident that the deal will be completed, according to Italian media. Some sources in Italy suggest that Ziolkowski could even fly out to Rome BEFORE tomorrow night's UEFA Conference League clash with Hibs at Easter Road. Either way, the youngster – a cornerstone of the Legia team – is at risk of being unsettled as his team look to guarantee league phase football. Legia, who reached the Conference League quarter-finals last season, losing out 4-2 to the billionaires of Chelsea on aggregate, have been pitched against Hibs as a result of losing that Europa League tie against Cypriot opponents Larnaca. They face David Gray's men in Edinburgh tomorrow night, with an 8 pm kick-off, and the return leg is next Thursday night in the Polish capital. The saga surrounding Ziolkowski isn't the only drama involving Legia at the moment, with head coach Edward Iordanescu being linked with TWO different managerial jobs just weeks into his new role. The Romanian gaffer has reportedly been sounded out about taking over his country's national team for the second time, while United Arab Emirates club Al-Jazira are said to be offering him 3 million Euros a season to sign a multi-year contract. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Iordanescu took over Legia, Polish Cup winners under Goncalo Feio last season, in the summer. His first competitive game was in July, when he led his new team to victory over reigning champions Lech Poznan to lift the Polish Super Cup. Fan warning over hooligan threat Hibs fans travelling to Warsaw for next week's return leg, meanwhile, will need to be on alert after a shocking incident of fan violence was reported by Polish media. According to TVN24, a fan wearing the 'wrong' jersey was attacked in the Legia club shop just before last week's Larnaca game. An eye witness told the Polish station that the man was challenged by a group of fans to explain why he was wearing a rival shirt, revealing: "The man replied that he would buy a Legia jersey, because that's what he came here for. He went to the cash register with the Legia jersey, where several hooligans grabbed him, knocked him to the ground, kicked him, and smashed his face, probably with brass knuckles. They ripped off his red jersey, forbade him from buying a Legia jersey, and left. The man was left in the store with his face covered in blood and shirtless.'
Press and Journal
15 minutes ago
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen v FCSB: The big questions facing Dons boss Jimmy Thelin ahead of Europa League play-off
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has some big decisions to make as he ponders his team to face FCSB in the Europa League play-off first leg on Thursday. A place in the group stage of the tournament is at stake as the Dons welcome the Romanian league champions to Pittodrie for the first game of the tie – and Thelin has much to ponder. We take a look at the tactical and personnel conundrums facing the Aberdeen manager. The first call is whether to stick with a back four or a switch to the cup final defensive five which helped the Dons secure Scottish Cup glory in May. Thelin sprang a tactical surprise at Hampden by dispersing with his 4-2-3-1 approach in favour of a 3-5-2 system against Celtic. It paid off in style as the Dons won the cup in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. The Dons boss has switched back to a four-man backline so far this season, including the 2-0 defeat by the Hoops in the previous home match. But could a new approach be on the cards in Thelin's first European tie? Above all else, the Aberdeen manager will want to ensure his side remain in the tie for next week's second leg at the National Arena in Bucharest – but his hand will be forced by who is available. Thelin made changes to his team for Saturday's 3-0 win against Morton at Cappielow in the Premier Sports Cup, but he is unlikely to go with the same starting XI against FCSB. Gavin Molloy made his first appearance of the season at left back but captain Graeme Shinnie will likely return in a defensive role. Alfie Dorrington and Jack Milne also played together for the second game in a row in central defence, but whether they continue will depend on whether Mats Knoester is fit to play. The Dutchman has missed the last two games due to a groin strain, but having a player of his experience available, especially in the absence of injured defender Kristers Tobers, will be huge for Aberdeen. If Knoester is fit it also gives the Aberdeen manager the option of switching to a back five too. Sivert Heltne Nilsen will occupy one of the midfield anchor roles but, assuming Shinnie plays in the left-back role, Thelin has options as partner for the Norwegian. Leighton Clarkson and Ante Palaversa look the favoured options. Palaversa was given the nod at Cappielow. But Clarkson came off the bench to score the third goal and that might just be enough to sway his manager's final decision. That leaves the left-wing slot. Shayden Morris started at the weekend while Topi Keskinen came off the bench to set up Clarkson and will likely return on the left wing against FCSB. With Nicolas Milanovic occupying the right and Adil Aouchiche supporting Kusini Yengi up in attack, Morris may have to settle for the super-sub role once more.
The Herald Scotland
an hour ago
- The Herald Scotland
Double Hibs boost as Legia Warsaw appear to be without duo
They face a Legia side who have had a traumatic build-up to the tie after crashing out of the Europa League to AEK Larnaca, losing to newly-promoted side Wisla Plock at the weekend and their manager Edi Iordanescu being linked with a move to the UAE. And their problems deepened when Belarus striker Shkurin stayed at home in Poland after Legia failed to secure a UK visa for him. Legia stated: "Ilya Shkurin has not travelled to Scotland due to his inability to obtain a visa to the UK for Belarusian citizens at such short notice." Read more: Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the UK government put in place a set of sanctions against Belarus and its citizens and securing a visa for entry, even for sports, can take several weeks. Legia splashed out £1.5 million from fellow Polish club Stal Mielec to land 26-year-old Shkurin in February and he's played in five Europa League ties already this season. Meanwhile, defender Jan Ziolkowski looks on the brink of a move to AS Roma. Legia were open to bringing other clubs to the table but the player has his set on the move to the Serie A giants and a deal is being negotiated, according to Fabrizio Romano. Ziolkowski played at centre back on Sunday as they lost 1-0 to Wisla Plock but doesn't appear to be in the squad for tomorrow, as per UEFA's official squad list.
