“Of course, it is common practice to negotiate with players whose contracts expire during the year, but whose services we are interested in until the next season. During January and February, we agreed to continue our cooperation with eleven players of the current staff, as well as as with our current coaches, “said sports director Roman Šimíček today.
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The 51-year-old Holaň returned to Vítkovice in December 2020. In the first season, together with Philipp, they led the team to the preliminary round of the playoffs, in the current season to the quarterfinals. “Both coaches are natives of Ostrava, Vítkovice’s offspring. They are professionals with a lot of player and coaching experience, in addition to a strong relationship with our club, so the choice was clear,” said Šimíček.
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While goalkeeper double Daniel Dolejš finished in Vítkovice after the season, number one Stezka signed a new contract. “Aleš showed excellent performances. He rightly said not only about the number one position in our country, but also a place in the wider staff,” reminded Šimíček that the 25-year-old goalkeeper had made his national team debut in recent weeks. “He’s a great goalkeeper who has kept us all season. Of course he has to confirm that in the new season now, but we believe he will build on his performance. He still has room to improve and we are happy to be in our organization,” he said. Holaň.
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Thirty-eight-year-old Krenželok, who returned to Vítkovice two years ago from Liberec, also continues in the parent club. “Lukáš is a heartthrob, he has a lot of experience, but at the same time he is a valid part of the team, which he showed last season. We are very happy that he continues,” said Šimíček to the extra-league champion from 2016, who played over a thousand matches in the highest competition.
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The new contracts were also signed by defenders Patrik Koch, Petr Gewiese, Jakub Stehlík, Matěj Prčík, Soloviev and attackers Marek Kalus, Jan Bernovský, Josef Krejsa and Lindberg. However, Soloviev’s continuation can be complicated. The Russian bek, who came to Vítkovice in October, may have a problem obtaining visas.
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“We signed a contract with Sol sometime between the end of January and February, so he will continue to be our player for the coming season. However, we will see what it will be like given the current international situation. and Solo played with us in the new season as well, “said Šimíček.
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