Salzburg amateur footballer and eSports professional Ajdin Islamovic took part in the “Games of the Future” in Russia. Because his employer did not want to give him permission, the 25-year-old reportedly called in sick. The club has now said goodbye to him.
Ajdin Islamovic is a talented kicker and regularly plays for Straßwalchen in the Salzburg league. The 25-year-old is even better as an eSports athlete. Until recently he was under contract with Greuther Fürth as a professional. Until he – reportedly – asked the club to allow him to travel to Russia to participate in the ‘Games of the Future’.
He was denied permission, but the Salzburg resident made the trip anyway. A connection is not confirmed, but neither is it denied – especially since Islamovic, who was not available for the “Krone” on Saturday, is said to have called in sick so that he could make the trip to Kazan. There, Russian President Vladimir Putin used the games for propaganda purposes.
For the time being, there are no consequences from the Salzburg competition team Straßwalchen
“We found out at very short notice,” explains sports boss Markus Chudoba from Straßwalchen. “We are amateurs, he is a full-time eSports athlete. That’s why we said it was his decision.” There should be no consequences for the time being, even if the “Krone” learns that not everyone within the club approves of the action.
Chudoba: “We will clarify this in a one-on-one conversation next week after his return.” What the sporting director has indicated in the meantime: Because Islamovic missed two test matches, he would have at least temporarily lost his permanent place at the club. The Salzburg League team.
Source: Krone
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