Lazar, welcome to VfB. You’re wearing the new VfB shirt for the first time for the photo shoot. How do you like it?
Lazar Jovanovic: “I like the shirt – it’s vintage and smart. I like the design as well as the colours of white and red, of course. I’m already looking forward to when I get to wear the kit on the pitch for the first time.”
What are your general thoughts about your upcoming time in Stuttgart?
Lazar Jovanovic: “I feel great excitement. It will be my first time playing for a club outside my home country, which is something quite special. I’m very happy to be able to take this step and, of course, I want to contribute as much as possible at VfB, continue to develop and hopefully celebrate lots of wins with my team-mates and the fans.“
Do you already know any players at VfB?
Lazar Jovanovic: “I don’t really know any guys personally yet, but I’ve watched VfB matches on TV and online. I already bumped into Noah Darvich at the hotel and got to have a quick chat with him. I’m sure I’ll soon settle in.”
Why did you decide on a move to VfB and the Bundesliga?
Lazar Jovanovic: “The Bundesliga is one of the best five leagues in the world. It’s a dream to play here and a big motivation for me. VfB have attracted a lot of attention in recent times, they’re a club that rely on young players. VfB’s performance in the Champions League impressed me as well: the team played with confidence and implemented their playing philosophy. There were a lot of strong performances in there – although it was a very different story in Belgrade.”
Most VfB fans won’t have seen you play yet. How would you describe your playing style?
Lazar Jovanovic: “I like to be involved in attack, use my speed and constantly find solutions – whether it’s through dribbling, movement or passing. I try to set up my team-mates or get into goalscoring positions myself. My aim is to become the most complete attacking player I can be.”
