Adam Hložek is convinced that he is leaving Sparta at the right time and Leverkusen is an ideal club for him to grow in terms of games. The 19-year-old offensive universal admitted that the fact that another Czech forward, Patrik Schick, also played a role in Bayer also played a role in deciding on a new engagement. He is also looking forward to the Champions League group.
“My manager (Pavel) Paska and I discussed it a lot. There were a lot of people interested, we sorted it out and we mainly looked at a team where I could grow football. Leverkusen will be great for that. I think Germany is ideal for me, “ he said in an online interview with journalists Hložek, who is currently at the national team. The transfer from Sparta was definitively completed on Thursday.
“Leverkusen is a huge and excellent team. Even when I arrived, I knew it was a big club with a great history. I can’t wait for the season to start, when I run there for the first time on the lawn and start playing there,” complemented by Czech talent.
In the third team of last season of the German league, he will meet his compatriot Schick, who was the second best scorer of the Bundesliga of the year with 24 goals. “Of course there was a percentage of that decision. But mainly I chose Leverkusen because it’s an excellent team that played good football. Of course, it will be better for me to have Patrik there. I’m looking forward to working with “I hope it works for us both on and off the field.” said Hlozek.
The fact that Leverkusen qualified for the Champions League also played a role in his decision. “I’m going to play it for the first time. That was one of the aspects of why I just moved to Leverkusen. Of course I’m really looking forward to it.” said Hlozek.
He is convinced that he is leaving the Czech league at the right time. “Sparta and I said last year that this should be about last season. I wanted to move on. I’m looking forward to it and I’m curious.” noted Hložek, for which, according to German media, Leverkusen will pay about half a billion crowns plus other bonuses.
He has already spoken to Bayer coach Gerard Seaon. “I had German at school, so of course I know some basics. But it’s not for any long debates yet,” Hložek remarked with a smile.
In his new position, he chose number 23, with which he played the offensive universal Josef Šural, who tragically died in a traffic accident in 2019. “There are several reasons. Firstly, Pepa Šural had the number, secondly, I also liked it. I know that Mr. Baranek (Sparta team leader) played in it all his career, for example. that number will bring happiness, “ said Hlozek.
He is sorry he did not win the league title in Sparta. “I’m sorry most about not winning the title, or at least winning the home cup. But maybe I’ll come back to Sparta one more time and I’ll have another try.” said.
He said goodbye to the Czech league with a successful shot from a direct kick in the last round of the superstructure in the derby in Slavia, where he decided on the victory of Sparta 2: 1. “I think it was a very stylish farewell. My last touch in the league, because right after the goal I went to take turns. So perfect,” Hložek praised.
After Thursday’s 2: 1 victory over Switzerland, a duel with stellar Spain awaits him with the national team in the second match of the A2 group of the League of Nations on Sunday. “We all know that they are a good team, strong on the balloon. We will have to proceed accordingly. It will probably not be from us like Switzerland that we will attack highly. We will have respect, but we will not be afraid of the match.” said Hlozek.
He should report to the new club in early July for training. “After the national team, I will probably fly on vacation and then they will start preparing for preparation. I do not have an exact date when I will go there, but it should start in early July.” added Hložek.
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