Fertiberia sign goalkeeper Luka Krivokapic from Pick Szeged

     

Krivokapic: ‘I’m very excited to play in the same league in which my father Marko played for years. I’m here to give 100% in every match’

 

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto have announced the signing of Luka Krivokapic. The goalkeeper joins from Pick Szeged, is 21 years old and stands 1.95 metres tall. He has also represented Serbia, specifically at under-19 and under-21 level, and has also played friendly matches for the senior national team. Red-and-white head coach Toni Malla said of the new addition to the squad: ‘This is a mutually beneficial move for a very talented goalkeeper who comes from a major club. His desire to develop and his player profile fit perfectly with the squad model we want. Despite his youth, he already has international experience with both Pick Szeged and the Serbian national team. We are very pleased with his arrival.’

Fertiberia’s new goalkeeper is very excited to return to Spain and become part of the red-and-white organisation: ‘I’m very happy and excited to begin this new chapter of my career. I’m already counting down the days until the start of the season.’

'After 10 years in Pick Szeged’s academy and first team, I wanted to return to the country where I spent most of my childhood. I also wanted to play more and have a more important role in the team. Puerto Sagunto were the most interested team and the ones who had the most faith in me; from the first day, their project really caught my attention. That’s why I decided to sign for Fertiberia’, adds Luka. 

For Luka, playing in the ASOBAL league in which his father Marko played for years is a dream: ‘Playing in this league is always something special. My father spent most of his career playing in the ASOBAL league. As a child, I spent years watching matches, hoping that one day the time would come to be on the court rather than in the stands as a spectator. It’s an amazing opportunity that I have no intention of wasting.’

Regarding what he will bring to the Fertiberia squad, which will compete in the highest tier of Spanish handball, Luka says: ‘I’m here to give 100% in every match, to improve myself day by day; I want to immerse myself in handball. I also hope to feel the support of the fans, and hopefully we’ll have a fantastic season. I can contribute to a good atmosphere in the dressing room. I never give up; it doesn’t matter whether we’re playing the team at the top or the team at the bottom, I always want to win.’

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.