“I LIKE THE ADRENALINE KICK”

The announcement of the one-year contract extension for Pavao Pervan should have delighted all VfL fans. After all, the 36-year-old is seen as the perfect back-up to first-choice goalkeeper Koen Casteels. It’s no coincidence that VfL sporting director Sebastian Schindzielorz praised “Pavo” for his reliability on the pitch but also his special standing in the team structure.

From the Wolves’ training camp in Almancil, the popular Austrian spoke to the press about…

… the timing of the extension: “The whole thing’s been discussed internally for a while, but we wanted to focus purely on football before the end of the year and the training camp.”

… plans beyond the term of the contract: “I just feel too good to say: In one year that’s it. I hope I stay fit so that I can perform and be of value to the team – in whatever role.”

… his future status within the goalkeeping pecking order: “At my age, you have to be honest with yourself and know that eventually the time will come when the club says: We want younger blood. For my part, I just try to influence what I can influence. I want to put pressure on and maintain my position for as long as possible.”