Jasmin Huljaj is no longer the Hajduk president, which was confirmed at a press conference held on Monday afternoon. Huljaj resigned from his position after only six months, reports Index.hr on February 18, 2019.
Interestingly, the Croatian media received the call just 45 minutes ahead of the press conference, without any hints about the meeting until Huljaj’s address.
“This is my personal decision I made after six months of work in Hajduk. My family situation also contributed to my decision making. I definitely felt that I had to communicate with the Supervisory Board, the decision was made, and we are working together on a smooth transition. We’ve had an excellent transfer period, we sorted the finances and the club system. I will do my best with NO and the new president to make sure the transition works as smoothly as it has. We formed a scouting office, we have achieved all goals, we did not complete the transfer period in some countries, but we are happy. I will be available to the new president of the club for advice and support, even after I leave the club. This is an emotional moment for me, but I see it as the club’s progress. I’m happy with the people I’ve worked with and see that they are doing well,” said Huljaj, adding:
“I went with small steps, of one month, three months, and set goals, which was first the financial condition of the club – we set it up, and I’m pleased with it. I’m happy with the sports committee, we started to plan and work ahead of time. Today we plan two to three transfer deadlines in advance. The decision matured me, it was not easy, but I’m proud of how it is now. I am equally satisfied with the Supervisory Board.”
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The representatives of the Supervisory Board repeatedly pointed out that no one influenced his decision, and that Huljaj is staying with the club and would help the new president with advice.
Huljaj succeeded Ivan Kos in July last year, and under his leadership, Hajduk achieved a record transfer by selling Ante Palaversa to Manchester City.
“I remain a Hajduk fan, I will lobby for Hajduk wherever I get, I will be here to help the new president… I will return to legal business and dedicate more to my family in Rijeka,” added Huljaj, who made the decision to leave in January, but at the request of the Supervisory Board, remained for the first three rounds of the second part of the season.
“I am proud of the financial stability of the club and the fact that we have awakened the work community and other organs of the club.”
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