It’s official: Swiss forward Xherdan Shaqiri (31) will train with FC Lugano until the Swiss rally for the World Cup in Qatar. This agreement was made possible by the fact that the Chicago Fire and FC Lugano belong to the same owner, in this case the American Joe Mansueto. The news was confirmed Monday morning of FC Lugano.
Shaqiri will perfect his form with the Cornaredo club until 13 November. He should therefore be “in the best overall shape possible” for the World Cup, in the words of coach Murat Yakin. Who adds: “That Xherdan Shaqiri can train at the highest level with an ambitious Swiss club is not only beneficial for him, but also for Nati as a whole. This is what makes me believe that he will arrive in Qatar in the best possible shape. “
The director of the national team Pierluigi Tami was also happy with this collaboration: “It is a great gesture for Swiss football as a whole, when the clubs support the Federation and our national team. We are really grateful to FC Lugano and the Chicago Fire. “
Shaqiri will train for the first time with the host club this Monday at 4pm on the Cornaredo lawn. A press conference is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the Lugano stadium, in the presence of Shaqiri, Tami and FC Lugano coach Mattia Croci-Torti.
